Trip
Ascending Hikes – Mount Galbraith
Mount Galbraith Park is a hiker-only destination, with nearly five miles of steep, rocky trails. The Mount Galbraith Loop circles 1.6 miles around the top of the 7,260-foot peak.
Contacts
Terry Ploski
Primary Leader
Joanne Stanton
Mentored Leader
- Tue, Jan 23, 2024
- Denver
- Hiking
- Adults
- Beginner
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 4.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 941 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,250 ft
- Maximum Wind: 10 kts
- Pace: Easy/Moderate
- 4 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
You must have traction control devices as the trail is snow packed and icy! Bring as many of the Ten Essentials for this short, winter hike. I expect to start the hike by 8:00am, circle Mount Galbriath by 10:00am, and return to the trailhead by 11:30am. View map, Map | COTREX (colorado.gov)
Colorado Mountain Club, Coorstek Parking Lot, 710 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401 - Arrive by 7:30am, form carpools, and depart by 7:45am.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Traction control devices, hats, gloves/mittens, and an effective layering system. Ten Essentials.
Trip Reports