Near Green Mountain Tour
Beautiful scenery on the Hayden Trail.
Near Green Mountain Tour
Beautiful scenery on the Hayden Trail.
Near Green Mountain Tour
Hiking around the aptly-named Green Mountain
Near Green Mountain Tour
Snow and ice on trail
Near Green Mountain Tour
Looking back at the deer on the hill

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Green Mountain Tour

3.9 (35 Ratings)
A good hike with easy Front Range access. Some steep climbs, rocks and nice views.
5.9
mi
Distance
964
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.92mi
Distance
964ft
Elevation Gain
964ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
6,859ft
High Point
6,131ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the end of the parking lot, you'll see a map display. Take a quick look at that before starting on the trail at your left. At the first fork you'll turn right and head uphill. There will be some steep climbing for a bit. Keep climbing up the trail to the large antenna tower where the trail meets up with a dirt service road where the Summit Loop Trail begins. Continue left up the service road down the saddle and back up the other side. At the top of the hill, turn off of the service road onto Rooney Valley Trail to reach the summit which is not far away. Enjoy the 360-degree views before continuing west on Rooney Valley Trail to descend. You'll see a hang glider launch point. Another good spot to check out the views. Continue down the trail and you'll eventually start to traverse the mountain. There is a fork that may be confusing and you'll stay left going toward Green Mountain. There are some nice views of a group of trees on Green Mountain that seem to be missing everywhere else. You'll continue around the mountain past a fenced off area and take a left at an intersection with Green Mountain Trail. After a steep climb and some more traversing, Green Mountain Trail will pop you out just above the parking area where you started.

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