Come enjoy the beautiful outdoors with us! (Weather permitting, of course)

This hike is a 2.3-mile roundtrip loop and it is billed as "Easy-Moderate." There is a 555' total roundtrip elevation gain and the hike starts at about 9,300'. This is about the fun and the beauty of the mountains, so don't worry, we'll move at an easy pace! Kids will do great on this hike! There's a trail to walk on for the whole way and you'll be fine in sneakers.

As always in Colorado, wear layers and don't forget the sunscreen and sunglasses! Bring a water bottle and snacks and/or a lunch--we'll be there around lunchtime, so we can find a pretty place to picnic!

Directions: Take Highway 93 north from Golden one mile to Golden Gate Canyon Road. Turn left and continue 13 miles to the Visitor Center. Continue 1.25 miles past the Visitor Center to Mountain Base Road. Turn right on Mountain Base Road and drive 3.2 miles to Gap Road. Turn right on Gap Road. The Panorama Point Trailhead and parking area is located .5 miles up on the left.

There is a $7 entry fee per vehicle to Golden Gate Canyon State Park. You may pay at the Visitor Center or, if closed, use the self-pay station located beside it on Golden Gate Canyon Road. Display payment verification as instructed.

More info: http://www.protrails.com/trail/81/boulder-denver-g...

We'll post more details about where/how to meet up as the date approaches. Yay hiking!!

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