our gardens mount goliath

mount goliath colorado scenic hikes

Mount Goliath, a mountain peak section of the Mount Evans area, is accessible by the M. Walter Pesman Trail and is located 17 miles from Idaho Springs within the Arapaho National Forest. This trail winds through subalpine and alpine areas where wildflowers and animals live amid grand mountain vistas and the sculptured, grizzled beauty of the bristlecone pines.

Highlights include delicate alpine floral treasures such as alpine forget-me-nots, moss campion, fairy primrose, purple fringe, chiming bells and spring beauty. This is a trail of contrasts--awesome Rocky Mountain vistas of the Divide peaks; delicate floral treasures; wind-sculpted, ancient bristlecone pines; cold summit winds; and gentle summer breezes. The path winds through the exquisite blooms of the alpine tundra, talus slopes and subalpine meadows providing a delightful and educational hike in one of Colorado's most beautiful natural areas.

FREE WILDFLOWER HIKES ON MOUNT GOLIATH
Wildflower hikes are full for the 2008 season.

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garden spotlight

A shift in seasons is bringing significant change to Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield:

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield - new amphitheatre re-grade

A new amphitheatre is being
re-graded to provide a better experience for concert-goers with new grass, a wildflower meadow and shade trees. Construction on a permanent stage begins soon and will be completed in time for the 2009 concert season.

Deer Creek Discovery children’s area at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield

And check out our new Deer Creek Discovery children’s area, which includes a whimsical tree house and a water feature in which children can play! This area is scheduled for completion next month.

Learn about construction at our
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