For its close proximity, you truly can't beat it. A 15 minute drive from my house is an absolute win. On a warm weekend, you probably won't score a spot at the parking lot. I'd say 25-30 spots? Keep in mind, this trailhead is POPPING. It's always busy, so know before you go. You can park at different places roadside, which will add to your hike total. The hiking trail is narrow, at times rocky, but mostly dirt. There are some nice views. If you're looking for a serene hike though, this definitely isn't it. I can't tell you the last time I encountered over 100 people on a hike. But again, it makes sense considering where it is. You get some nice views of the Great Divide and even the Coors brewery. There's not much shade, so sunscreen and a hat are a must. I'd probably do this hike again in the winter to avoid the crowds. It's one of the closest hikes to Denver and for the people who've never hiked a mountain I'm sure they'd love doing this one. read more

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I am from the flatlands of Texas lol. I am also a 11 time marathoner and this hike got me good! I was huffing and puffing all the way up! It was great! It felt like hiking 10 miles for hours, but was only 3 miles in one hour hahah. The only negative is there is no shade, so I got a really bad sunburn. I would give this a go again though! I will also say, we took a wrong turn at the loop and ended up going through a less traveled path. I'm not sure exactly where we went wrong but we ended up at the peak somehow. The trail was barely traveled on. It was strange. Either way a fun one! read more

Great hike with just the right amount of challenge! This trail was a perfect balance of being easy enough to enjoy without feeling drained, but still got the heart rate up with a good consistent incline. It's not overly strenuous, which makes it great for a casual weekend hike or bringing friends who aren't hardcore hikers. Parking is limited, but there's additional space along the road if the main lot is full. Definitely doable if you plan ahead a bit. Dogs are welcome on leash, which is always a bonus for me! One thing to keep in mind is that there's not a lot of shade throughout the trail, so I'd recommend going early in the morning or later in the day, especially during warmer months. Bring water and maybe a hat. Overall, a scenic, enjoyable trail that I'd definitely return to. Good views, good workout, and pet-friendly. What more can you ask for? read more

Nice park in golden. We took the night bird Gulch trail so you park in the neighborhood and do a bit of a hike to get to the park. It's a bit steep but not too bad. Definitely a moderate hike. Definitely recommend for the area and great views of golden. read more

Mt. Galbraith Park - Hiking Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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A favorite for us and MANY others. This is a popular trail and the small Parking lot and limited street parking fills up fast on weekends. There are two trailheads. We use the suburban trailhead to avoid parking hassles. This is a loop that is heavily trafficked, great for dogs with some steep portions. Approximately 5 miles with a good mix of terrain and views of the mountains and city scape. During the winter there can be significant snow and ice so bring cleats and/or poles. It's a hill not a mountain but it's definitely got some up and down. There is a new segment that allows you to summit the peak and enjoy the view. A favorite for access and duration. We try to go early to beat the crowds as it is popular. read more

Lovely hike in Golden with spectacular views of Golden and Denver. Small nice parking lot with a bathroom ( hold your nose). Hike consists of Cedar Gulch which is an in and out. Which leads to the Mount Galbraith loop. You can also extend the hike by adding the Night bird in and out loop. Total if you decide on all is roughly 7 miles and about 1700 feet elevation climb. If you decide on the Cedar and Galbraith it is 4 plus miles and 900 feet. The trail is a moderately challenging trail with some rocks you will have to hike over. The trail is impeccably maintained and marked. Dogs and Hikers only. read more

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It's alright if you're looking for an easy-ish hike near the Denver metro area but it's probably a one and done for me. You gotta get there early which is usually not a problem for me but dang, the parking lot is small. Otherwise you have to go park down the road and then hike to go start your hike. They have a bathroom at the trailhead which is always a bonus. The hike has some pretty views, we were counterclockwise once you get to the loop. It was a little rockier than I prefer and of course, super busy on a Sunday morning.....two things I don't dig on hikes. For me personally, I like hikes that are off the beaten path. If you're like me, this is not the place for you. read more

This was one of my favorite hikes we did on Colorado. It's within a 10 minute drive of Golden which makes it very convenient. We got there around 6:45am since I read the parking lot fills up early. We got a spot, but the parking lot was full along with cars being parked halfway down the street when we got back. We hiked the Cedar Gulch Trail to the Mount Galbraith Loop Trail. It was 4 miles total. The hike had gorgeous views even with the haze from wildfires. It was also pretty easy. I think I saw that it was rated moderate and I would put it on the easier side of moderate. Earlier in the morning, almost everyone we passed had a mask on (and there weren't many people). By the time we were almost done and it was getting more crowded, most of the newcomers were not wearing masks. The weather was perfect for us since we left early. It wasn't hot yet and I didn't need sunscreen. There was definitely a lot of sunny parts of the trail though. We even saw a baby rattlesnake towards the end of our hike. If you're looking for a relatively easy hike with amazing views, it doesn't get much better than this. read more

Mt. Galbraith Park - Hiking Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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Pretty nice and easy hike on the edge of the mountains so just a quick drive from Denver! Nice 360 views. Overall not bad for a quick nearby hike! read more

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Mt. Galbraith is in the Jefferson County Open Space. This is a hiker only destination. Dogs allowed on leash. It boasts of nearly five miles of rocky trails with commanding views of the Golden, the plains and the Continental Divide. The Mt. Galbraith Loop circles 1.6 miles around the top of the 7,260-foot peak. On one side of the mountain is Clear Creek Canyon and on the other Golden Gate Canyon which were vital passageways into the Central Rockies for Native American Indians and settlers. Miners climbed the mountain to access the western territory during the California Gold Rush. I started at the parking lot trail called Cedar Gulch and flinished it with a loop. Aside from a few little hills this trail is easy but rocky. Total miles if you decide to do the loop is about 5.6. Signage are clear but no distance is indicated. A few natural overlook is a good time to stop to admire the vista. I stopped at a point in the Cedar Gulch Trail and faced the North Table Mountain right across from me and Golden Gate Canyon. Awesome! The Nitghtbird Gulch Trail will provide you with the view of the city of Golden. The loop will give you the best of all the above in all directions. There is a bathroom in the parking lot. You will begin your trail right next to a bubbling creek. Very relaxing start. read more

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Did the Mt. Galbraith Loop via Cedar Gulch Trail and really enjoyed it. + Easily accessible from Denver. + Trailhead is simple to locate. Just look for the sign for Mt. Galbraith Park (you can plug the same into your GPS). There will be a parking area. + Moderately challenging (4+ mile loop, 900+ feet elevation gain). + Fun! Nice combination of flat ground and boulders. + Pretty views. + Dogs allowed. + Bathrooms at trailhead. - The parking area is pretty small. I got lucky and arrived just as someone was leaving. If you can't find anything, there may be options to park along the road but I didn't look into it. read more

Weather this past weekend was a light at the end of the wintery tunnel. An outdoors hike seemed appropriate... Except for the fact that there's ice over many of the trails around Colorado, including Mt. Galbraith. Kudos for the signage. After a few slippery steps onto the trailhead, we turned around. Next time I'll wear my hiking boots and wait for consistent sun/warmer temps. read more

The hike here at Mt Galbraith is lovely. Came here one Sunday evening with a friend. The hike was great (not for the faint hearted). The hike took around 2 hours to complete. From a calorie standpoint, I lost around 900 calories from the hike. The parking lot is clean, and there was lots of available spots when I was there. From what I heard, you should come here no later than 1 hour before sunset, or you could find yourself lost up the trail. If your looking for a trail close to Denver, this is your place to come! read more

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This was a beautiful hike. The trails were single track but because it is hiker only, no worries about jumping out of the way every time someone screams, "On your left!" Much more relaxing than other hiking areas with narrow trails that allow biking. There were a lot of "volunteer trails" that made things a little confusing. These trails just got worse and worse as I followed them. The main trails were good quality. However, I did get lost trying to do the Mount Galbraith loop. At a certain point, it became rocky with no cairns and lots of spur, volunteer trails. I probably could have figured it out but it became tedious and I just turned around. The parking lot off of Golden Gate was small. I suggest backing into the parking spaces if possible, because it can get packed, making it hard to back out of a space. Compost toilets at the entrance. Great hike! read more

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This is a great trail - a good portion of it being a steady incline uphill. You get great views on the backside of the mountain (especially if you're around during sunset). The only reason I give this trail 3 stars only is because it's v busy on the weekends. It's close to Denver, so duh. My favorite time to use this trail is on a weekday evening, after-work hours. read more

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Mt Galbraith Park has a trailhead where you can hike several trails. We did the Gulch trail out and back 3 miles, but had the snow been melted, we would have continued farther. If going when the mountains have snow, make sure you have a hiking stick and spikes. Some very slick parts and a few falls in our party. Looking forward to going back in Spring. read more

Mt. Galbraith Park - Hike from Mt. Galbraith Park in Co. - Hiking Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Cedar Gulch Hike: Located 25-30 minutes from Denver, the Mt. Galbraith Loop is a fun moderate day hike. The rocky trail features panoramic views of the surrounding canyons, forest and city of Golden. Hikers can enjoy breathing in the area's fresh air and climbing approximately 1,100 feet to Mt. Galbraith's 7,260 foot peak. The Cedar Gulch trail starts off near a shaded tree area and continues via switch backs up the hill. However, as the trail continues the shade disappears as trail continues up the hill. About 1.7 miles into the hike, the trail splits. It's possible to go left or right, as the trail loops around the hill. The #GoHikeIt team went left up the mountain, which featured views of downtown Golden, before reaching the Mt. Galbraith's summit. After the summit, the trail features a shaded trail forest area. As a Golden hike, the area has its roots mined in gold history. In fact, during the height of the Gold Rush in the mid 1800s, gold miners climbed the mountain as it was more accessible than the area's drainages as they made their way west. Tip: Bring excellent hiking shoes or well protected shoes as sections of the trail are very rocky. Estimated Time: 2 hours read more

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Come take a quick 1.6 mile hike to the top of Mt. Galbraith. This 7,260 ft mountain boasts magnificent view of Clear Creek Canyon and Golden Gate Canyon as well as the town of Golden. First time hikers should wear light colored loose fitting clothing such as shorts and a t-shirt in summer weather. Apply a generous coating of sun block lotion over exposed skin and bring plenty of water. The wearing of hiking boots or other sturdy footwear is recommended since this is a rocky and narrow dirt trail. A round trip hike to the top and back will take approximately two hours for the physically fit. The parking area is very small, so arrive early! read more

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Mt Galbraith Park is part of the Jefferson County Open Park system. The Jeffco Open Space system consists of 53,000 acres of open space in 29 regional parks and includes over 230 miles of hiking trails. The mountain scenery in these parks is incredibly beautiful. Having these parks so close to urban and suburban population centers makes it easy to access and enjoy them. Also included as part of the Jeffco Open Space system are a number of off-lease dog parks. Any of these parks are an awesome resource to the residents of Jefferson County. read more

THIS HIKE IS NOT FOR PEOPLE WHO THINK THEYRE GOING ON AN EASY HIKE FOR INTERMEDIATE HIKERS. Lovely hike at certain points when I wasn't basically dying from how tough this hike can be, especially for people who still have some issues with elevation. This hike wasn't my choice however the hiking site is very misleading. No where does it say anything about if the hard trail being on the left.. it's about 1hr up (depending) it SUCKED. None of us knew, and it was the most terrible way to go if you're already exhausted or if have extreme struggles with climbing and exerting yourself more than you should being a Colorado beginner. Avid hikers will have no problems really. I think this hike should be labeled moderate hard. If you take the wrong trail this is what you may experience... climbing up rocks at a very crazy slope. (I fell twice) inclines are insane and sketchy and the path are mostly super narrow. The down hill inclines aren't very safe do to loose rocks and angled trail and wide open cliff.. Some views are nice, but definitely not worth what we went through, however once were more acclimated I think this hike will be a good one. It is busy, but wasn't as busy when we arrived in a Sunday mid morning. You do have to move over for others a lot. That didn't bother us. No wildlife that we saw or rattle snakes, but pretty awesome rocks! There were more shaded sports then we were told so that was great! Our 4mile hike turned into a 7mile hike. I'm just here to help others who are just starting colorado hikes. Just read reviews and a tad research before making your choice it's a pretty tough hike. read more

Mt. Galbraith Park - Pretty view from hike. - Hiking Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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This is a pretty moderate - difficult hike. The terrain is very rocky and when there's ice its pretty much impossible. Pros: -Close to Denver -Parking easy -Bathrooms at trail head -Views to Denver, Golden, and everything in between -Good mix of shady evergreens and rocky desert like conditions with cacti Cons: -Heavily trafficked -People right up on you - rude - just say "excuse me" and go around -Dogs everywhere - and their poop bags left along the trail - seriously people, pick it up -Some degenerate spray painted teal hearts everywhere along the trail on the side of rocks -Didn't see any wildlife - I suspect because of all of the above read more

Mt. Galbraith Park - Can see for miles and miles - Hiking Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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Wow, just got off a plane, this hike is just what we needed. I starTed off a little dizzy. After about 45 minutes we started gettiing aclimated to the altitude. excelent views of Golden to be had. Once you get to the loop things started to cool off. Perfect timing. read more

Mt. Galbraith Park - Hiking Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Mt. Galbraith is a great place to squeeze in a hike if you want to get a good workout and stay close to the city. I did the Mount Galbraith Loop and Cedar Gulch Trail for a total of 4.2mi. Parking is pretty limited here, so if you're coming on a weekend you may have to park along Golden Gate Canyon Rd, make sure you keep your eyes open for the sign along the road, you will get a ticket if you park in the wrong spot. There are restrooms available at the trailhead. Dogs are also permitted on this trail, remember to poop and scoop, plenty of bags available at the trailhead! read more

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We all know that i love me the outdoors! Last time I did this park the signs were non-existent and we got lost. This time the signage was much better, and we were able to do a nice, sweaty hike after work before it got dark! Views are fun and amazing, it is right in Golden, so you can still see the coors plant off an on, but the greenery was fabulous! A great option, very close to town! read more

Great, moderate hiking trail. Parking gets full fairly quickly. Easy access from canyon road. Beautiful view of golden near the top of loop. Definitely be careful after snow has fallen as trail is narrow at certain points. read more

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Lovely park that is fantastically accessible from the city. Has a simple trail system but be aware that there is apparently a sub-loop that may take you up to the summit, which is a great view and fun quick jaunt, just probably unauthorized. Due to snow, we couldn't tell where to go and ended up taking this sub-loop to the summit and definitely enjoyed it. The main loop trail gives you many different scenic views, and around sundown it was so peaceful and quiet, that you can forget how close the city is. I'll definitely be back in the summer for quick getaways. read more

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I loved this hike! Be sure to bring your tracks along when hiking in winter/spring. Not much for wildlife, but the view from the top of Golden, Lakewood, Downtown Denver is stunning. 2 hour hike in snow and ice yields about 4.2 miles. Then head over to Cannonball Brewery for a post-hike beer - Mindbender is a fav!!! read more

This is an amazing trail, but it is not an off-leash trail. There are sign posted that specifically say leash your dog. They are not followed - which means this is not a trail I can bring my dog to. If you have a leash reactive dog, keep moving - this will be miserable for you. read more