Trip
RMOTHG Trip – White Ranch Park
This is a 4.6-mile lollypop hike from the East Trailhead of White Ranch Park. It includes the Belcher Hill, Lower Longhorn and Whippletree trails.
Contacts
- Thu, Jan 22, 2026
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Exploring Nature, Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,170 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,981 ft
- Pace: casual
- FULL (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
For the first two miles of the hike we will climb the Belcher Hill and Lower Longhorn trails. From there we will complete the Lower Longhorn trail and hike back to the trailhead on the Whippletree and Belcher Hill trails.
Please note that the first part of hike includes approximately 1.25 miles of sustained 11% climbing, but our pace will be casual.
In addition to the 10 essentials, please bring trekking poles, plenty of water and food for a snack break on the descent of Lower Longhorn trail. Also, please bring micro spikes in case of ice on the trails.
We will meet at 8:30 am at White Ranch Park East Trailhead, 21827 W. 56th Ave, Golden CO.
Required Equipment
$15 annual RMOTHG Membership Dues are required to participate. Please contact the office at 303-279-3080 ext. 3 or office@cmc.org to join!
In addition to the 10 essentials, please bring trekking poles, plenty of water and food for a snack break on the descent of Lower Longhorn trail. Also, please bring micro spikes in case of ice on the trails.