Mountain · 2 routes

Mount Galbraith

7,310 ft · Colorado

Summit
7,310 ft
Routes
2 ways up

Routes up Mount Galbraith

  1. Mount Galbraith Summit TrailModerateabout 443 ft of climbing0.9 mi round tripSee the route
  2. Mount Galbraith LoopModerateabout 923 ft of climbing1.5 miSee the route
Compare the routes
Mount Galbraith Summit TrailMount Galbraith Loop
ClimbingAbout 443 ftAbout 923 ft
Round trip0.9 mi1.5 mi
DifficultyModerateModerate
TerrainHikeHike
Map of the 2 routes up Mount Galbraith, with each route's start numbered and the summit marked
Mount Galbraith Summit TrailMount Galbraith LoopMap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap contributors

About Mount Galbraith

Mount Galbraith is a summit in Mount Galbraith Park in Colorado, about 2.8 miles from the town of Golden. The peak is the centerpiece of the park, and hikers reach it on foot from the trails that wind across its slopes. Two routes start right at the mountain. Mount Galbraith Summit Trail runs within about a tenth of a mile of the top, and Mount Galbraith Loop passes within about two tenths of a mile, so either one makes a natural way to plan a trip to the summit. For the most comfortable conditions, aim for September, when typical averages from a nearby weather station in Evergreen run to highs around 73°F and lows near 40°F. July is the warmest month there, with highs around 81°F, and winter highs sit in the mid-40s. Beyond the summit trails, Cedar Gulch Trail lies about 0.6 mile away, and the Long Boulder climbing area is about a mile off. Clear Creek RV Park, about 1.5 miles away, offers the closest camping.

Forecast on Mount Galbraith

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Questions about Mount Galbraith

How tall is Mount Galbraith?

7,310 ft (2,228 m).

How many routes go to the summit of Mount Galbraith?

2: Mount Galbraith Summit Trail and Mount Galbraith Loop.

What is the shortest route up Mount Galbraith?

Mount Galbraith Summit Trail, about 0.9 mi round trip.

Mountains nearby

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–81°F and lows of 29–49°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Evergreen, CO weather station, 9.3 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan44° high12° low
  2. Feb44° high13° low
  3. Mar51° high21° low
  4. Apr56° high27° low
  5. May64° high36° low
  6. Jun76° high43° low
  7. Jul81° high49° low
  8. Aug79° high47° low
  9. Sep73° high40° low
  10. Oct61° high29° low
  11. Nov51° high20° low
  12. Dec44° high13° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Mount Galbraith Park · Public land
Nearest town
Golden, Colorado · 2.8 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Mount Galbraith

Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    44° / 12°

    5 wet

  2. Feb

    44° / 13°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    51° / 21°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    56° / 27°

    8 wet

  5. May

    64° / 36°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    76° / 43°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    81° / 49°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    79° / 47°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    73° / 40°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    61° / 29°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    51° / 20°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    44° / 13°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Evergreen, CO, 9.3 mi away at 6,985 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.