Social Hike: Horseshoe Trail to Frazer Meadow
Friday, September 25th · 9:30am
Make a little room in your Friday for fresh air, autumn aspens, fall color, and good company.
Join 2nd Summit for a fall hike along Horseshoe Trail to Frazer Meadow in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. We will follow a forested trail beside a seasonal stream to an open meadow framed by aspens, with time to enjoy the scenery and connect along the way. This outing trades a summit push for a moderate morning on the trail, with a Friday start chosen to help avoid weekend crowds.
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Horseshoe Trailhead on Crawford Gulch Road
Golden, CO 80403
Good to Know
Event Duration
3
hrs
Fitness Level Needed
Medium
Additional Information
Hike details:
- Distance: Approximately 4.0 miles round trip, out-and-back (lollipop-style route).
- Elevation gain: Approximately 950 feet.
- Difficulty: Moderate, with uphill sections rather than a flat walking route.
- Estimated duration: Allow 2½–3 hours, including breaks.
- Meeting location: Horseshoe Trailhead on Crawford Gulch Road, Golden Gate Canyon State Park.
- Parking: A valid Colorado State Parks vehicle pass (a CPW symbol on your vehicle registration or daily entrance pass of $10 is required).
- What to bring: Water, snacks, layers, sturdy hiking footwear, and trekking poles if you use them.
- Carpooling: Your 2ndSummit Ambassador for the hike will reach out by email after registration to see if anyone wants to coordinate carpooling (optional).
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