Trip
Hiking – Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Mountain Lion Loop
We'll start at Nott Creek and follow Mountain Lion Loop, with side trips to Windy Point and City Lights Ridge. The side trips add about 2 miles and some elevation gain to the Mt. Lion Loop, making the entire hike about 8.7 miles and about 2400' of elevation gain.
Contacts
- Thu, May 28, 2026
- Denver
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.7 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
- High Point Elevation: 9,136 ft
- Pace: 2 - 2.5 MPH
- 5 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Last year we encountered ticks on this hike. Long pants, socks outside and duct tape, or gaiters, not a bad idea. Driving distance about 33 miles RT, at $.52/mile (reimbursement for gas between $5 and $5.50/gallon) = $18/people in the car. Leader will email participants before the hike with details.
We'll meet at 6am at the SW corner Golden Gate Canyon RD and HYWY 93 for 6:10am departure. Drivers should have a State park pass, or split the cost of a day pass with those in your car. Outhouse at the TH.
Required Equipment
10 essentials