First Day Hike

Come start the year on the right foot! Join us on a guided hike up the Mountain Lion Trail for a 2.6 mile hike round trip.
Family of all ages, including dog, enjoying the winter outdoors at Golden Gate State Park. 

Event Info

About this Event

We will meet at the Nott Creek Trailhead at 9:30am with hot cocoa, snacks and a Leave No Trace talk before we hit the trail at 10am. 

Hikers are encouraged to make this hike as long or short as they please, as the Mountain Lion trail continues for another 4 miles.

This is a free event, but a park pass (either day or annual) is required. 

Location

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025

9:30 am

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025

12:00 pm

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden, CO 80403
United States

Registration

is required

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No registration required

All Ages

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

303-582-3707

[email protected]

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