I am hosting a MARS hike for Friday, May 23. Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, May 21 so I will know to wait for all parties who are carpooling. Also, let me know if you are interested in lunch so I can make a reservation.
Destination – Mt Galbraith Loop via Cedar Gulch trail. 4.2 mile lollipop, 928ft elevation gain, estimated duration 2.5 hours. Moderate difficulty. Dogs allowed. See details at AllTrails link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/mount-galbraith-loop-via-cedar-gulch-trail . I have done this hike before – it has nice views, flowers, dogs are allowed, but bikes are not so it is quite peaceful. All paved roads except the parking lot at trailhead.
Hike Plan
8:30 Meet at north edge of parking lot – SE corner of Kipling and Stanford Ave (near where those interested will have lunch – 49th State Brewing) , 4550 S Kipling St #6, Denver, CO 80127). Carpool to trailhead parking lot – 21992 Golden Gate Canyon Rd, Golden, CO 80403
9:00 Arrive at Mt Galbraith Park, gear-up, head out
11:30 Arrive back at trailhead.
12:00 Gather at lunch spot
1:30 Head home for a nap
As usual, sturdy boots, layers, rain gear, sunblock, hiking poles are a good idea. I will have an AllTrails map online so we can’t get lost.
Lunch option
49th State Brewing , 4550 S Kipling St #6, Denver, CO 80127
Menu has lots of fish and quirky Alaska items. https://www.the49thdenver.com/menu/
Plan B
If the weather turns out to have >50% rain/lightning probability, I will contact everyone who signed up and reschedule for Wednesday 5/28.
If you have any questions, contact me at jaysonbcowley@gmail.com. Text me at 720-979-1737 if you have a last minute change of plans.
Looking forward to getting out there with everyone.
See you then.
Jayson (cell: 720-979-1737, jaysonbcowley@gmail.com)