It's Colorado Beautiful!

Day Hike ~ Mount Galbraith (SAT 07 MARCH)

Sat, Mar 7 · 1:15 PM MST

598 Canyon Point Circle, Golden, CO, US

Join us on an afternoon hike near Golden, CO!

Mount Galbraith offers a rocky, hiker-only loop near Golden with panoramic views of the Denver skyline, Coors Brewery, and the snow-capped Continental Divide peaks.

✅MEET AND GREET AT THE TRAILHEAD: 1.15 pm
✅START HIKING: 1.30 pm (our hikes start on time)

🟡FITNESS (intermediate-fit) You should be in good shape and comfortable hiking steep sections. The first half of this hike is all uphill.

We starting from the neighborhood trailhead.

Mount Galbraith is located in Jefferson County Open Space Park just northwest of the town Golden, Colorado.

DIRECTIONS:
598 Canyon Point Cir, Golden, CO 80403
GOOGLE MAP LINK

TRAIL: Canyon Point Trailhead (neighborhood)

• Length: 5.5, round trip
• Elevation gain: 1,400 feet
• Route type: Loop
• Time: 3 hours - 3.5 hours

We are hiking to the top of Mount Galbraith, around the westside and back down. You won't find this exact trip on All Trails.

TRAIL MAP LINK

✅ Traction devices are required for all winter hikes. Even without recent snow, many trails have a section that's always in shadow and iced over.

• https://gearjunkie.com/winter/best-winter-traction-devices

CARPOOLING: (none)
Use the comments section below to coordinate carpooling with hikers near you.

NOTEABLES:

• Hikes may be changed or canceled due to weather, snowpack, smoke, avalanche danger and low RSVPS.
• Dogs: Allowed on leash.

DISCLAIMER:
Organizers are not responsible for your safety, are not experts, and should not be relied on for specific advice. Organizers do not provide medical or emergency care. Be aware of the risks, and be prepared to navigate and complete the hike independently, including hiking out alone if needed.

GUESTS: Want to bring a friend? We'd love to have them join! Just ask them to sign up for It's Colorado Beautiful and agree to the Terms of Understanding before the hike, as guests aren’t permitted on this adventure.

RSVP CODE: Change your mind? Update your RSVP (including waitlist) at least 12 hours before the event. If you miss two events without notice, you'll need to wait 90 days before rejoining the group.

BE PREPARED:

• If you arrive at the trailhead unprepared (wrong equipment, not in good shape for the trail), you'll be asked to join us on a future hike.
• Advice: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/day-hiking-checklist.html
• Ask questions in advance.

EXPERIENCE

• 🟢beginner: established trails, few steep sections, 3-5 miles
• 🟡 intermediate: usually on established trails, some steep sections, 5-10 miles
• 🔴advanced: often off trail, many steep sections, 10+ miles

FITNESS LEVEL

• 🥾average: you are a casual hiker, you probably don't work out
• ⛰️fit: you are an avid hiker, you stay in good shape
• 🔥athletic: you want to feel the burn, you can run up the mountain

Backpacking ~ Lost Creek Wilderness (SAT 23-25 MAY)

Sat, May 23 · 9:00 AM MDT

Location not specified yet

Join us on this classic, early season backpacking trip, near Bailey, CO!

EXPERIENCE:

• If you are new to backpacking, this trip might be for you! If this is your first night in the backcountry, let's connect to cover the basics. Please send Jeremiah Harberg a message on meetup and we can chat by phone.
• If you are an experienced backpacker, then hop on! You are clear to RSVP.

RSVP OPENS: Friday, May 1st at 12.00 pm

MEET AND GREET AT TRAILHEAD: 8:45 am
START HIKING: 9.00 am

FITNESS: You should be in good shape and comfortable hiking steep sections and stream crossings.

TRAILHEAD: (Goose Creek Trailhead)
Length: 5 miles, each way
Elevation: +1,600 feet
Route type: Out and Back
Crowds: Expect to share the trail with day hiker and backpackers. This is a very popular trail.

DAY 1, Sat May 23:

• Hike ~5 miles to camp, ~1,400 feet of gain
• Setup camp, explore ruins

DAY 2, Sun June 01:

• Wake up, chill, hike ~ 2 - 4 miles, check out cool rock formations

DAY 3, Sun June 01:

• Return to cars ~ 5 miles, -1,400 feet of gain, hike back to cars

WHERE: Lost Creek Wilderness
HIKE TYPE: Backpacking, two nights
TRAIL MAP: https://caltopo.com/m/T04FP3T

CARPOOLING (strongly encouraged):
Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride
18560 U.S. Hwy 40, Golden, CO 80401
Section CC

Drive Time: 2 hours
Organize Cars: 6:15 am
Start Driving: 6.30 am (sharp)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD (Goose Creek Trailhead)

Google Map Link

The roads are dirt and bumpy at times but cars will not have a problem on them (other than getting dusty)

Take US 285 to Pine Junction and turn south onto County Road 126. Drive for 21.8 miles. Just south of Wigwam Campground, take a right (west) on FR 211, following the signs for Cheesman Lake and Goose Creek Campground. After 2.0 miles, turn right for Lost Valley Ranch and Goose Creek Campground. Go west for 1.1 miles, stay left at a fork in the road and continue for another 5.2 miles. At a junction past Molly Gulch Campground, turn right for Goose Creek Campground. Drive 4.7 miles, bearing left when Forest Road 51 descends to the right. Cross Goose Creek and pass Goose Creek Campground. Head right onto the Goose Creek Trailhead access road and drive for 1.3 miles to the large parking area.

WEBSITES:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/goose-creek-trail-612-to-mccurdy-trail

NOTEABLES:

• Hikes may be changed or canceled due to weather, smoke and snow pack.

DISCLAIMER:
Organizers are not responsible for your safety, are not experts, and should not be relied on for specific advice. Organizers do not provide medical or emergency care. Be aware of the risks, and be prepared to navigate and complete the hike independently, including hiking out alone if needed.

GUESTS: Want to bring a friend? We'd love to have them join! Just ask them to sign up for It's Colorado Beautiful and agree to the Terms of Understanding before the hike, as guests aren’t permitted on this adventure.

RSVP CODE: Change your mind? Update your RSVP (including waitlist) at least 24 hours before the event. If you miss 2 events without notice, you'll need to wait 90 days before rejoining the group.

BE PREPARED:

• If you arrive at the trailhead unprepared (wrong equipment, not in good shape for the trail), you'll be asked to join us on a future hike.
• https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html

TRIP STYLE: Backpacking to Nature
We backpack to nature. Our adventures are less about the destination and more about the journey itself. We immerse ourselves the splendor of nature. We spend our evenings by the fire, telling stories under the stars. Many trips challenge us but we are never in a hurry to get there.

Backpacking ~ Oh be joyful! near Crested B. (FRI JUL 3- 5)

Fri, Jul 3 · 12:00 PM MDT

Location not specified yet

Join us for two nights of backpacking near Crested Butte!

This will be a spectacular hike! And well worth the drive.

EXPERIENCE:

• If you are new to backpacking, this trip might be for you! If this is your first night in the backcountry, let's connect to cover the basics. Please send Jeremiah Harberg a message on meetup and we can chat by phone.
• If you are an experienced backpacker, then hop on! You are clear to RSVP.

RSVP OPENS: Friday, June 12th at 12.00 pm.

MEET AND GREET AT TRAILHEAD: 11:30 am
START HIKING: 12:00 pm

FITNESS: (intermediate-fit) You should be in good shape and comfortable hiking steep sections and stream crossings.

TRAILHEAD: (Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area)
Length: 5 miles, each way
Elevation: +1,400
Route type: Out and Back
Crowds: Expect to share the trail with day hikers.

DAY 1, Fri July 3:
Hike ~ 5 miles to camp, +1,400 feet of gain

Day 2, Sat July 4:
Hike 2 miles to Blue Lake, +800 feet of gain (optional hike)

Day 3, Sun July5:
Hike out, 5 miles to trailhead, -1,400 feet of gain

WHERE: Ragged Peaks Wilderness, near Crested Butte
HIKE TYPE: Backpacking, two nights
TRAIL MAP:

CARPOOLING (strongly encouraged):
Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride
18560 U.S. Hwy 40, Golden, CO 80401
Section CC

Drive Time: 4 hours 30 min
Organize Cars: 6:15AM
Start Driving: 6:30 AM

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:

GOOGLE MAPS LINK

WEBSITES:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/oh-be-joyful--3

NOTEABLES:

• Hikes may be changed or canceled due to weather, smoke and snow pack.
• Dogs: Furry friends are welcome on this hike. Just remember to keep them on a leash per wilderness rules.

DISCLAIMER:
Organizers are not responsible for your safety, are not experts, and should not be relied on for specific advice. Organizers do not provide medical or emergency care. Be aware of the risks, and be prepared to navigate and complete the hike independently, including hiking out alone if needed.

GUESTS: Want to bring a friend? We'd love to have them join! Just ask them to sign up for It's Colorado Beautiful and agree to the Terms of Understanding before the hike, as guests aren’t permitted on this adventure.

RSVP CODE: Change your mind? Update your RSVP (including waitlist) at least 24 hours before the event. If you miss 2 events without notice, you'll need to wait 90 days before rejoining the group.

BE PREPARED:

• If you arrive at the trailhead unprepared (wrong equipment, not in good shape for the trail), you'll be asked to join us on a future hike.
• https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html

TRIP STYLE: Backpacking to Nature
We backpack to nature. Our adventures are less about the destination and more about the journey itself. We immerse ourselves the splendor of nature. We spend our evenings by the fire, telling stories under the stars. Many trips challenge us but we are never in a hurry to get there.

Backpacking ~ Mount Antero 14er (FRI 21 - 23 AUG)

Fri, Aug 21 · 10:00 AM MDT

Location not specified yet

Join us for two nights of backpacking and peak bagging near Buena Vista, CO!

Choose your own adventure! You can backpack in with us or you can meet us at camp and summit with us as a day hike.

EXPERIENCE:

• If you are new to backpacking, this trip might be for you! If this is your first night in the backcountry, let's connect to cover the basics. Please send Jeremiah Harberg a message on meetup and we can chat by phone.
• If you are an experienced backpacker, then hop on! You are clear to RSVP.

RSVP OPENS: Friday, August 7th at 12.00 pm.

MEET AND GREET AT TRAILHEAD: 10:00 am
START HIKING: 10:30 am

FITNESS:

• (intermediate-fit) You should be in good shape and comfortable hiking steep sections and stream crossings.
• If you plan to summit Mount Antero you should be an athletic shape.

TRAILHEAD: (Browns Creek Trailhead)

DAY 1, Fri August 21st
Hike ~ 4 miles to camp, +2300 feet

Day 2, Sat August 22nd
Hike 4 miles to Mount Antero Summit, +3000 feet of gain (optional hike)

Day 3, Sun August 23rd
Hike out, 4 miles to trailhead, -2300 feet of gain

WHERE: San Isabel National Forest, near Buena Vista
HIKE TYPE: Backpacking, two nights
TRAIL MAP: https://caltopo.com/m/FT9H3HT

CARPOOLING (strongly encouraged):
Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride
18560 U.S. Hwy 40, Golden, CO 80401
Section CC

Drive Time: 2 hours 30 min
Organize Cars: 7:15 am
Start Driving: 7:30 am

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:

GOOGLE MAPS LINK

WEBSITES:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/mount-antero-via-wagon-and-little-browns-creek-trail--3

NOTEABLES:

• Hikes may be changed or canceled due to weather, smoke and snow pack.
• Dogs: Furry friends are welcome on this hike. Just remember to keep them on a leash per wilderness rules.

DISCLAIMER:
Organizers are not responsible for your safety, are not experts, and should not be relied on for specific advice. Organizers do not provide medical or emergency care. Be aware of the risks, and be prepared to navigate and complete the hike independently, including hiking out alone if needed.

GUESTS: Want to bring a friend? We'd love to have them join! Just ask them to sign up for It's Colorado Beautiful and agree to the Terms of Understanding before the hike, as guests aren’t permitted on this adventure.

RSVP CODE: Change your mind? Update your RSVP (including waitlist) at least 24 hours before the event. If you miss 2 events without notice, you'll need to wait 90 days before rejoining the group.

BE PREPARED:

• If you arrive at the trailhead unprepared (wrong equipment, not in good shape for the trail), you'll be asked to join us on a future hike.
• https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html

TRIP STYLE: Backpacking to Nature
We backpack to nature. Our adventures are less about the destination and more about the journey itself. We immerse ourselves the splendor of nature. We spend our evenings by the fire, telling stories under the stars. Many trips challenge us but we are never in a hurry to get there.

EXPERIENCE

• beginner: established trails, few steep sections, 3-5 miles
• intermediate: usually on established trails, some steep sections, 5-10 miles
• advanced: often off trail, many steep sections, 10+ miles

FITNESS LEVEL

• average: you are a casual hiker, you probably don't work out
• fit: you are an avid hiker, you stay in good shape
• athletic: you want to feel the burn, you can run up the mountain