Trip
Hiking – Elk Meadow Park
This is a popular 11 mile hike with an elevation gain of about 2,100 feet to the summit. While views are somewhat limited, this is a good trail, highlighted by diverse forests. There is an excellent 360 degree view at the summit.
Contacts
- Tue, Feb 10, 2026
- Bobcats Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,227 ft
- High Point Elevation: 9,708 ft
- Pace: 2.0
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a gradual hike, all on trail, mostly within forests. For more information on the trip see https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/bergen-peak-via-meadow-view-bergen-peak-and-too-long-trail-loop and https://www.summitpost.org/bergen-peak/400674
This is a CMC Bobcats trip, but everyone is welcome. The Bobcats’ mission is to ensure a variety of adventurous CMC trips, mostly on weekdays, all year long. Our trips tend to be faster-paced, on more challenging routes, and with fewer stops. We foster a strong community of hikers seeking challenge, discovery, and camaraderie. We don’t have dues or elections and we invite ALL CMC members to sign up for any Bobcat trip. (For more information on the Bobcats section see https://www.cmc.org/groups-sections/special-interest-sections/bobcats-section)
We will meet at Wooly Mammoth Park and Ride, section BB, across from the Exxon gas station, at 8:00 AM so we can form carpools for the drive to the trailhead. We will leave no later than 8:10 Here’s a Google Maps link to Wooly Mammoth: Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride · 18560 US-40, Golden, CO 80401
Required Equipment
I suggest bringing hiking poles, but not required. Depending on the weather prior to the hike, you may want to bring spikes.