Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Trip

Hiking – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Horseshoe Trail to Frazer Meadow

This trip will be a flower hike! We will stop frequently to see & identify flowers. We will hike Horseshoe trail to Frazer Meadow & return. After completion we will also take time to hike the first 1/2 mile of the Beaver trail to look for Calypso Orchids.

  • Sat, May 30, 2026
  • Denver
  • Hiking, Exploring Nature
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
  • Pace: 1-1.5 mph, we will frequently stop & identify many flowers

Feel free to bring small books to help identify flowers. Leader will bring books to share if desired.  Leader saw calypso orchids today, 5/23. questions, please call or text leader, 303-249-0986, please include your name on the text.

Meet 7AM at Park & Ride lot  on left side of Golden Gate Canyon Rd within a few feet of the left turn off hwy 93, Golden CO. Our return to this parking lot could be as late as 3pm. 

Route/Place

Golden Gate Canyon State Park


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Trekking poles may be beneficial. 

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