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Mt Galbraith

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Ascending Hikes – Mt Galbraith

We will hike Mt Galbraith via NightBird Gulch: an uphill and then loop around Mt Galbraith to the Summit with a short stop for food water and the summit view, and then return down Nightbird Gulch.

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Jack Melim
Jack Melim
Primary Leader
  • Fri, May 23, 2025
  • Denver
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy to Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,300 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0

The First of three progressively more difficult hikes through the summer culminating in a 13K + hike. A later fourth "Final Exam" Hike will be scheduled that will take us up to summit one of the easiest 14K peaks

A fun hike with nice views of the foothills and Golden. Some very easy rock hopping / scrambling in a few places.

Bring your ten Essentials. Sun protection is essential. Plenty of water - there is no potable water source on the trail. 

Good Balance and Stability is essential on this hike: You should not need hiking poles to negotiate rocks. If you need hiking poles to step up or down rocks or other small obstacles then this is not the proper hike for you and the leader may ask that you check out of the hike. Hiking poles are ok, just not if needed for balance or support at all times

Leader will send out Trip note updates approximately 1 week and 2 days ahead of the hike.

We will meet at the Colorado Mountain Club Parking Lot (the new facility at 32nd and McIntyre Street in Golden) at 7 AM  and Carpool from there: approximately 15 minutes,

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Mt Galbraith

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10 essentials

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