Trip
Hiking – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Mountain Lion Loop
From the Mountain Lion Trailhead at Ranch Ponds we will hike the 7 mile loop.
Contacts
Mark Wolf
Primary Leader
- Wed, Dec 17, 2025
- Denver
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,684 ft
- High Point Elevation: 8,898 ft
- Pace: Moderate
- FULL, 9 on waitlist (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
No special skills required.
We will meet at the dirt lot just West of the 93, Golden Gate Canyon Road Junction. It is on the left immediately after turning West. The meet time will be 7am for a 7:15 departure. The round trip distance is about 30 miles.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Bring micro spikes.
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