Day Hike ~ Mount Galbraith (SAT 07 MARCH)
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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.
✅ 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.
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