Missing Activity Template – White Ranch Park
Get to know this 7.8-mile out-and-back trail near Golden, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Contacts
- Fri, May 31, 2024
- Ascending Hikes Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging due to elevation gain & pace
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,039 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,890 ft
- Maximum Wind: 15 kts
- Pace: 2.5 mph
- 4 (4 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This hike is not for the casual hiker! We'll follow the following trail segments on the ascent: Moderate-steep Belcher Hill trail for 2.2 miles and continuing the punishing ascent on the very steep 2.6 mile Mustang trail. We'll enjoy a well-deserved and extended break after cresting Belcher Hill. We'll return to the parking lot by descending the Belcher Hill Trail for 3.8 miles. Most of the hike is on open, hot terrain with the need to bring plenty of snacks, liquids, and sun protection. Route: Map | COTREX (colorado.gov); Cf.: White-Ranch-Park-Map (jeffco.us)
Colorado Mountain Club, Main parking lot, 710 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401. Meet at 6:00am, form carpools, and depart by 6:15am to the White Ranch East Trailhead, 21827 W. 56th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403. This hike is not for the casual hiker!
Required Equipment
10 essentials - sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), >2 L. liquids, plenty of electrolytes and salty snacks. There is no reliable water source on the trip.