Trip

Hiking – Peak to Plains Trail

Hiking-RMOTHG-RELAXED hike. Peaks to Plains Trail starting in downtown Golden.

  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 300 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 5,900 ft
  • Pace: 1 - 1.5 mph

MEETING PLACE: CMC building at 710 10th Street, Golden. Park in west end of CMC lot behind building.

MEETING TIME: 8:30AM

For ROCKY MOUNTAIN OVER THE HILL GANG members only. 

We will hike along this new Peaks to Plains trail starting at the east end of downtown Golden. This 5 mile round trip trail is on paved and gravel surfaces. It follows Clear Creek with many leaves overhead to Tunnel 1 on US 6. We'll return on the old Welch Ditch trail which overlooks the creek. 

Bring plenty of water, snacks, ID, medical card and CARRY YOUR LUNCH as we'll stop and eat at Lions Park on return walk.

Please let leader know if you have any medical conditions which could affect the trip, including asthma, heart or lung disease, diabetes, bahffhlance disorders, etc.

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Peak to Plains Trail


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