Alpine Gardens Loop Trail
Begin behind the Dos Chappell Nature Center. This is a wonderful 1/4-mile wildflower hike. The Denver Botanic Gardens curates more than 250 subalpine and alpine species in this garden. The best time for wildflowers is late June to mid-August. For a longer hiker, hike the M. Walter Pesman Trail (#50) that intersects with the Alpine Gardens Loop Trail. Due to high elevation, the trails in some years are not generally snow-free until late June or mid-July.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
General Information
Elevation: 12,113 feet - 12,209 feet
View a COTREX trail map here.
Please see recreation.gov for all fees and additional information.
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Upper Goliath Trailhead
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.
