Trip
Hiking – Mt Galbraith
Hike the Nightbird Gulch trail and Mt. Galbraith Loop. This is a relatively easy 5 mile hike, with ~1,240 feet elevation gain. There are great views of Golden and Denver, and the Front Range.
Contacts
- Fri, Mar 6, 2026
- Bobcats Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,245 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,191 ft
- Pace: 2.0- 2.2
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a gradual hike, all on trail, mostly in the open. This route doesn't offer much shade, so make sure you have sun protection and plenty of water. It can also be windy. There are no restrooms at the trailhead, which is in a West Golden neighborhood. The hike should take ~3 hours total.
For more information on the trip see https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/nightbird-gulch-trail, https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7092790/nightbird-gulchgalbraith-loop and https://www.jeffco.us/1335/Mount-Galbraith-Park
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 park at the Clear Creek Canyon Park, Gateway Trailhead, at 9:00 AM so we can form carpools for the drive to the trailhead. We will leave no later than 9:10 Here’s a Google Maps link to the parking area:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/400+S+Simms+St,+Lakewood,+CO+80228-2900,+USA/Clear+Creek+Canyon+Park,+Gateway+Trailhead,+Clear+Creek+Canyon+Rd,+Golden,+CO+80403/@39.764189,-105.2481647,13z/am=t/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x876b83e2d22e4dc7:0x586f71025710d78f!2m2!1d-105.1282423!2d39.7091682!1m5!1m1!1s0x876b9add2015bc8f:0xd4a30fb8b139ae57!2m2!1d-105.2382939!2d39.7537941?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Required Equipment
As noted above, make sure you have sun protection and plenty of water. Hiking poles are helpful but not required. I also suggest bringing spikes, not knowing what the weather will be before we do the hike.