Hiking – Golden Gate Canyon State Park

This is an LIT hike for Eric Butler

We will travel up the Horseshoe and Mule Deer Trails approximately 2 miles to Frazer Meadow and the intersection with Coyote Trail. We will then return following the Mule Deer and Black Bear Trails and the Black Bear/Horseshoe Connector.  This portion of the trail winds through rocky outcroppings with views of the Front Range peaks. This portion of the trail can be steep and includes loose rock, so footing in this may be unstable.  These trails are heavily used and shaded, so are likely to be icy. 

CalTopo map link: https://caltopo.com/m/QS184 

There is the possibility of meeting moose along the way; we will modify our route/exercise patience as necessary.

We should be back to the CMC parking lot prior to noon.

We will meet at the CMC Parking Lot, located at 710 10th Street, Golden, at 7:15 a.m., with a planned departure time of 7:30 a.m.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/UCssLHeMHimTjTvM6 .  Do NOT Park in the CoorsTek parking lot across the street from the CMC.

Horseshoe Trailhead, Crawford Gulch Road, Golden Gate Canyon State Park  https://maps.app.goo.gl/2aRLmrr3atwkQ1c98
(Please note – there is a daily vehicle pass charge of $10.00, unless the owner of the vehicle purchased a Colorado State Park Pass as part of vehicle registration.)