Genesee Park

Trip

Hiking – Genesee Park - Chavez and Beaver Brook Trail Loop

Trailblazer after work hike loop of the Chavez and Beaver Brook Trail. This is a Trailblazer hike (21-40s hiking section)

  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,106 ft
  • Pace: 2.5

This will be a faster pace hike (2.5 mph) for endurance. Hike should take us about 2.5 hours. We may be hiking back in the dark. Please bring a headlamp, enough water, 10 essentials and sturdy hiking shoes. If the group wishes and there is time, we'll stop for an after hike beverage in the area.

NOTE: In the case of afternoon storm, another activity such as trivia will be proposed in the Lakewood/Golden area. Please check your email for hike game plan or cancellation the day before.

Let's meet at the trailhead around 5:30 PM. The trailhead is located off of I-70, Chief Hosa Exit 253. Approximate address is 27448 Stapleton Dr, Golden, CO 80401. There is a parking lot just outside of the bison overlook area.

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Headlamp, enough water/electrolytes, 10 essentials, hiking poles (optional)

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