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Green Mountain Park
Jun 24, 2008 | 1:09 PM
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We went to the top of Green Mountain in Lakewood for Tomer's Trails on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

What a view! And SkyFOX was there, so take a look at the video because some of it truly is spectacular.

Green Mountain in Lakewood was once home to buffalo and an old ski resort! It is also known as William Frederick Hayden Park. A network of trails cover the 2400 acres of open space with a summit elevation of 6800 feet.

The summit views are truly 360 degrees including the "big 3" Front Range 14ers. From Denver, to Castle Rock, to Sedalia, to Morrison, to Mountain Evans, to Longs Peak, to Golden, to Boulder, to DIA.

Dogs on-leash, horseback riding, paragliders mountain bikes, hikers, trail runners all welcome. The network of trails serves all skill levels. GO NOW: Wildflowers galore are blooming. WATCH OUT for rattlesnakes. The old nickname of Green Mountain, "Rattlesnake Mountain". Avoid this mountain after a heavy rainfall.

Green Mountain Trail: 6.4 Miles, Loops around the mountain as well as by the summit. Significant elevation gain and loss. Bring the sunscreen.

Hayden Trail Loop: 3.1 Miles, Good Mountain Biking Loop, Nice Views.







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Raysmom read my blog view my photos
Jun 28, 2008 | 5:49 PM

I live on the 6th Ave. side of the mountain, and hike it frequently. I have seen HUGE rattlers in manicured, grassy areas just off the mountain, but never ON the mountain. They are there, though- a neighbor's dog off leash got a good bite, but luckily, survived. WARNING- If you don't like loose dogs, or your leashed dog doesn't, pick another area- most people up here completely disregard the leash law. Also, there are MANY coyotes, and they have gotten VERY bold. Small to mid-size dogs are in danger from them and from cougars- yes, cougars are not uncommon here, either. Lots of deer and an occasional elk make for a very nice prey situation at dawn and dusk. Enjoy, but be careful.
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Hi, I'm FOX 31 Meteorologist Chris Tomer and welcome to my new blog dedicated to hiking in the Colorado Rockies. We hope you'll find this to be a valuable resource guide for enjoying adventures on trails in, around, and not far from metro Denver. If you're interested in contributing to this blog, send me an email at chris.tomer@foxtv.com. Upload photos from your trek at http://myoutdoorscolorado
.com/photogallery/. We might even use them on TV!

Member Since: 4/29/2008


 

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