APEX PARK HIKE: MULTIPLE TRAILS IN GOLDEN, CO!

This hike takes you through the foothills and woodlands of beautiful Apex Park in Golden. Keep your eye out for wildlife such as elk & deer on this trail. The route features a mix of forested, shaded areas and areas exposed to the sun. There is a variety of beautiful scenery, including a prolific assortment of wildflowers (in season), the front range mountains, North & South Table Mountain, and more!

**TRAIL ROUTE:
ARGOS, PICK-N-SLEDGE, GRUBSTAKE, do an out-and-back on HARDSCRABBLE & APEX, then back to the parking lot on PICK-N-SLEDGE & ARGOS.
**FYI: ON EVEN CALENDAR DAYS, A COUPLE OF TRAILS ARE CLOSED TO HIKERS, WHICH OUR ROUTE ADJUSTS FOR; ON ODD CALENDAR DAYS, A COUPLE OF TRAILS ARE CLOSED TO BIKES. SEE LINK BELOW TO VIEW TRAIL MAP.

8.6 mi length
1,500 ft elevation gain
Difficulty: moderate

***We wait 5 minutes MAXIMUM for hikers who arrive late, out of consideration for those arriving on time. Please allow some extra time to drive to the trailhead.***
IMPORTANT: Your participation in this event is at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for your personal hiking experience, from start to finish. Please consider your fitness/comfort level & the demands of this hike (length/elevation gain/difficulty) prior to signing up

Address:
Apex Trail, Golden, CO 80401
Located near the intersection of hwy I-70 and hwy 93/Heritage Road

***WE'LL MEET AT THE PARKING LOT NEAR THE APEX TRAILHEAD***

Click on this link for location & directions/trails & route we'll hike:
https://www.jeffco.us/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=23051
https://trails.colorado.gov/trailheads/apex-2838

Restrooms are available at the parking area. Dogs are welcome; per park rules, they must be on leash at all times.