Trip
RMOTHG Trip – Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Open Space Park
This is an easy-moderate lollipop hike from the Hidden Treasure trailhead near Blackhawk to the top of Maryland Mountain and return.
Contacts
- Fri, May 17, 2024
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy to Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,059 ft
- High Point Elevation: 9,210 ft
- Pace: 1.75 mph
- 6 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Directions to trailhead: Drive up Clear Creek Canyon on US-6 for 12.5 miles, then stay right on CO-119 for another 8.0 miles to the Hidden Treasure Trailhead which is located on the right side of CO-119, 1 mile beyond the Gregory Street exit to Central City. The drive should normally take about 35 minutes but may take longer because of construction along US-6.
Mileage Reimbursement: $12.30 divided by number of passengers (including driver)
Hike Description: From the trailhead we will climb to the top of Maryland Mountain on the Historic Gilpin Tramway, Gilpin Valley and Easy Money trails. After a brief lunch at the summit. We will descend the Summit (hiker only) trail and return to the parking lot on the Tramway trail.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/maryland-mountain-via-quartz-valley-trail?u=i&sh=yp7son
In addition to the 10 essentials, please bring rain gear, trekking poles, plenty of water and food for a snack at the top of Maryland Mountain.
We will meet at the CMC Building Parking Lot at 7:45 am for an 8:00 am departure.
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!