Upper Goliath Trailhead
The Upper Goliath Trailhead is located within the Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area, south of the Mount Goliath Natural Area. It provides many summer recreation opportunities, including the Alpine Gardens Loop Trail (#49) and the M. Walter Pesmen Trail (#50).
General Information
View a COTREX map here.
Please see recreation.gov for all fees and additional information.
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.6325
Longitude: -105.6039
Directions
I-70 westbound, Idaho Springs exit #240 - Hwy 103. Drive approx. 12 miles to the turn off for Highway 5. Proceed through the fee station and drive 5 miles south on Highway 5 to the Upper Goliath Trailhead.
Travel Considerations
Due to high elevation, the trails in some years are not generally snow-free until late June or mid-July.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Groups
There are many recreational opportunities along the road to the Mount Blue Sky summit!