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    Mt. Galbraith Park

    4.2 (28 reviews)

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    Alisa J.

    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.

    David G.

    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.

    Jacqueline T.

    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.

    Talisa D.

    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!

    Janet D.

    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.

    View from the mountain
    Laurence T.

    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!

    Crista L.

    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.

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    Rachel N.

    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.

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    Holly C.

    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!

    Cedar Gulch Trail
    Sean T.

    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

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    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.

    Christian B.

    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!

    Can see for miles and miles
    Jamie B.

    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

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    The Cedar Gulch trail starts off near a shaded tree area and continues via switch backs up the hill.

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    Fantastic day trip from Denver for curious kids…read more My sister-in-law took the kids and me to Dinosaur Ridge for a picnic lunch, visit and ramble. It was a great way to spend a few hours outdoors and away from screens. There are ample picnic tables outside the visitor's center. Parking can be a little more limited, but you can park on the road outside and walk in. We did go into the visitor's center ($5/pp). There was a very nice volunteer there who talked to my son with enthusiasm and patience. The center is pretty small, but there were enough things for my son to examine and think about. He's 9 and well beyond his dinosaur obsessive days, but he was still curious about thing things he saw. The younger kids enjoyed digging for fossils in the sandbox outside. We also hiked along the walk way that spans between the visitor's center and the Red Rocks area. The walk is pretty level, and there are labeled areas that show dinosaur tracks and fossils. The views are also stunning of the whole Denver area basin. I'd happily return.

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    4.5(36 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    I went this past Sunday. I had previously visited early in the pandemic in June 2020. I walked…read morearound the Mesa in 3hrs recording 7 miles with dew people hiking. This time I went to Golden Cliffs trailhead on the south side. There were two trails (0.4 & 0.8 miles). The shorter looked more difficult indicating a steep climb to the rim. I chose the longer one. I was wrong. The 0.8 mile trail was less used and I had trouble finding the trail. I took several dead-ends that brought me to the base of the cliff for climbing routes using ropes & pitons. I eventually made the entire distance in 1.5 hrs. The trail map at the trailhead said most difficult and it was right. Once on top I took the North Table Loop trail 0.3 miles to Tilting Mesa trail. I hiked another 0.3 miles to Rim Rock trail (1.7 mile) which is a big loop going to the north rim. Weather was rolling in with heavier clouds and wind. On a clear day it would be hot. I took a video at the north rim at the 2nd highest spot on 6,551 ft. The highest is Lichen Peak at 6,552 ft. I finished the loop and headed back west. There are no restrooms/porta potties or water on the mesa top. So I descended to the west parking lot. The 0.4 mile segment is probably at 6-8% grade. I looked at the trail map. I could go back up to the top and negotiate the steeper route (0.4 miles) to the Golden Cliffs trailhead where I parked my car or take a circuitous trail (1.3 miles) along the west and south side. Very scenic and the trail was clearly visible. I startled a mule deer. So if your looking for a good hike, start on the west side and get to top for a level hike. Several trails go down the east side to access other trails including one that takes you to New Terrain Brewing.

    Not a trail for the faint of heart on a hot day. As others have said, very little shade, so make…read moresure you have plenty of water for you and your pets. Our dog became overheated and needed lots of breaks along the way. Good reminder for booties as well for hot feet.

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    4.8(80 reviews)
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    This place is BEAUTIFUL! We went around brunch time, and it was an awesome site to see. I can only…read moreimagine how much more breath taking it is during sunset or sunrise. There is nothing more magnificent than seeing natural beauty created by our awesome God. The amphitheater was a sight to see. It's amazing that it was man made. There are a total of three marked hiking trails. We hiked the difficult and medium trails. They weren't that bad at all. The different elevation did make it tough at times, but what an accomplishment it felt when we finished. Also, the view along the way was great. So don't forget to stop and just look around! They also have an easy trail, which is nice, especially if you're taking small children. The visitor center was neat as well with some fun facts and history. There is also a Trading Post where you can purchase souvenirs. The shirts are crazy expensive, but if you shop in the clearance section, it is more affordable. If you're hungry, there is one restaurant there with reasonable prices, but of course more on the pricier side. However, I think it would add to the experience if you brought your own food and picnicked along the way or eat at the end. You can definitely spend a whole day here! It's great for a family outing, date, friends hang out, or even just to enjoy solo. I highly recommend visiting this place, especially if you're from out of town.

    I visited this gorgeous park in November 2016. When you first arrive, the amphitheater is a…read moremust-see sight. If you're here in the morning, you'll see joggers going up and down the stairs. Also, the visitor center has a few exhibits on the history of the Red Rocks Amphitheater (and celebrities and rock stars who have performed here). But Red Rocks Park has lovely hiking trails beyond the amphitheater. Just make sure that you bring a bottle of water, hat, and sunglasses if it's a sunny day. It's also worth picking up a local map so you can estimate which hike to take based on the amount of time you have available. The trails do not provide any shade, so a hat and sunscreen are essential. If you have a few hours to spare while visiting Denver, be sure to plan a day trip here if the weather is nice!

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