About this place

The Upper Goliath Trailhead is located within the Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area, south of the Mount Goliath Natural Area. It provides many summer recreation opportunities, including the Alpine Gardens Loop Trail (#49) and the M. Walter Pesmen Trail (#50). There are no facilities at this trailhead. Due to high elevation, the trails in some years are not generally snow-free until late June or mid-July. I-70 westbound, Idaho Springs exit #240 - Hwy 103. Drive approx. 12 miles to the turn off for Highway 5, Mount Evans road. Proceed through the fee station and drive 5 miles south on Highway 5 to the Upper Goliath Trailhead.