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Elk Meadow Park

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Ascending Hikes – Elk Meadow Park

Elk Meadow Park is the most likely place in the Open Space system to view herds of elk. Trail experiences are diverse including the option for the 4.7 mile difficult hike with a 2,100-foot elevation gain from the Stagecoach Boulevard trailhead to 9,708-foot Bergen Peak.

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Terry Ploski
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  • Difficult B
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 10.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,370 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,696 ft
  • Pace: Easy/Moderate

The front range weather is unpredictable. Prepare for winter-like temps and conditions with special attention to bringing an effective layering system and the Ten Essentials.

ROUTE: Ascend Pioneer Trail (0.7 mile)(REST STOP for clothing adjustments) =>Founders Trail (0.6 mile) => Meadow View Trail (0.5 mile)(Dedicated REST STOP before making steep ascent to Bergen Peak) => Too Long Trail (2.3 miles) => Bergen Peak Trail (1.1 mile) => Bergen Peak (DEDICATED MEAL BREAK) => Bergen Peak Trail (1.1 mile) => Too Long Trail (2.3 miles) => Meadow View Trail (1.0 mile) => Elk Ridge Trail (0.6 mile) => Sleepy-S Trail (1.1 mile) => Lewis Ridge Trailhead. DISTANCE: 10.3 miles RT, with 2,370' ASCENT & 2,367' DESCENT.

Colorado Mountain Club, CoorsTek Parking Lot, 710 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401 with meeting at 7:30am, form carpools, and depart NLT 7:45am. Estimated arrival time at Elk Meadow Lewis Ridge Trailhead,  2855 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439 by 8:15am. We'll have a brief trailhead orientation and plan to depart by 8:30am.

Feel free to OPEN the following hyperlink, Map | COTREX (colorado.gov)

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Elk Meadow Park

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Required Equipment

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10 essentials; HAT, GLOVES, COAT-Shell with effective mid- and base-layers! Prepare for COLD weather with snow on the ground! Recent reports indicate the presence of snow packed and icy trail conditions. I highly recommend everyone bring YakTrax, microspikes, or other traction control devices in an abundance of caution and to maximize the margin of safety.

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