"Golden Bear Peak" - 13,010' !

7 miles RT with 1,700' elevation gain.

Starting at an unusual high trailhead, and using a mix of road, double track, single track, and off trail hiking to reach the summit of this scenic 13er. This peak sits on the Continental Divide and likely has been observing you while you skied off Chair 8 at the Loveland Ski Area. We might get a good show of wildflowers in the Upper Straight Creek drainage.

Please bring your pack, high altitude layers, fluids, snacks, and good footwear. Be prepared for possible windy conditions. Don't forget your sun protection.

If anyone wants to carpool, meet at Wooly Mammoth Section GG at 6:30. Please comment if you can drive or want to ride and be good to your driver.

This is important. The TH is a right hand turn off immediately after you come out of the west end of the tunnel (going westbound). It looks like a truck chain up area and there used to be sign that said "Brake Check Area." This is the TH. There also used to be a sign that said TH Parking.
Trailhead area

For the return trip eastbound, there is a road that loops around to give you easy access to EB I-70. I'll point it out to you.