Chick Hill (aka Peaked Mountain) (Clifton)

Chick Hill reminded me tonight that my winter regimen of flat hikes, cardio machines, and weight training doesn't fully prepare me for hikes with elevation gain. The 1.4 mile ascent to the summit climbs steeply up a dirt road, with only a short respite around 0.9 miles.  It's a great hike for early spring since the wide dirt road doesn't hold on to snow like many heavily forested trails.  With winter weather in the forecast for the weekend, I headed out after work to get a quick hike in.  The views from the top of Chick Hill are incredible.

Here is a map of my hike.