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A steep trail south of Golden's distinctive Castle Rock from just east of downtown.


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Map Key

0.6

Miles

0.9

KM

69%

Runnable

6,114' 1,863 m

High

5,828' 1,776 m

Low

286' 87 m

Up

52' 16 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

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Need to Know

Formerly Sleeping Elk Trail.

Runner Notes

Difficult and technical, but possible.

Description

From Golden's eastern neighborhood, park on the street and walk up switchbacks and an unrelenting grade to more expansive views.

The trailhead starts at 18th and Belvedere. Most of the trail is hard packed earth with a some rocks embedded in the trail.

Pay attention to winds before heading up, this can be an extremely windy trail especially in the aforementioned steep and rocky section. It can act like a wind tunnel.

Most of this trail is exposed to the southeast without a lot of tall foliage. It does not provide much relief in the summer. It does dry out pretty quickly after a snow or rain.

There are several social trails that cross the main trail and there is no signage. Pay attention to where you want to go stay on the trails that look well maintained.

Contacts

Shared By:

JM Addleman with improvements by Nancy Snyder

Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 11 votes

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  3.7 from 11 votes
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Trail Rankings

#992

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#11,372

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Photos

Golden's South Table Mountain and Castle Rock from the head of the Sleeping Elk Trail
May 21, 2015 near Golden, CO
Peak of South Table Mountain Park Overlooking the city of Golden, CO
Oct 7, 2016 near Golden, CO

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