Day Hike ~ Mount Galbraith (SAT 06 JUNE)
Details
Join us on a 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: 8.15 AM
✅START HIKING: 8.30 AM (our hikes start on time)
TRAIL RATING
🟡 Active
FITNESS: You should be in good shape and comfortable hiking steep sections. The first half of this hike is all uphill. We hike a steady pace.
TRAIL READY
To ensure our group can move together with ease and safety, our adventures are best suited for hikers who are trail ready. Please review the Trail Rating below to ensure this specific trip matches your current conditioning.
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.
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 must be leashed.
⚠️ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
We are a community of peers not guides or leaders. Hosts are not experts and should not be relied on for advice, medical care, or emergency assistance. You are responsible for your own safety, gear, and fitness, and must be prepared to complete the hike independently. The host's role is simply to be the anchor point; the person who ensures everyone meets at the right spot so the group can head out together.
A signed Safety & Emergency Form is required to join. The link will appear as a required question when you click "RSVP."
Returning members: You only need to resubmit the form if your emergency contact has changed.
GUESTS: Want to bring a friend? Have them join ICB and sign the Safety & Emergency Form first. We'd love to have them!
RSVP EXPECTATIONS: Update your RSVP (including waitlist) at least 12 hours before the event. If you miss 2 events without notice, you'll need to wait 90 days before rejoining the group.
BE PREPARED:
We prioritize safety and self-sufficiency so we can focus on the experience. If you need to audit your gear or prep, this REI Day Hiking Checklist is a great resource.
TRAIL RATING
Trips are rated based on the distance, elevation, and terrain of their most demanding day.
🟡 Active
5–7 miles, moderate elevation (1,000 - 2,000’)
Uneven terrain, steady movement throughout, possible stream crossings
You can hike continuously uphill with a full overnight pack without frequent long breaks
🟠 Strenuous
7–10 miles, sustained elevation gain (1,500–3,000')
Longer climbs, rocky sections, frequent stream crossings
You can maintain a steady, conversational pace while ascending
🔴 Challenging
10+ miles and/or significant elevation gain (3,000’+)
Extended climbs, variable terrain, potential off-trail travel
You have strong endurance and are comfortable being pushed for most of the day