Near Lubahn Trail
Golden's South Table Mountain and Castle Rock from the head of the Sleeping Elk Trail
Near Lubahn Trail
Peak of South Table Mountain Park Overlooking the city of Golden, CO
Near Lubahn Trail
Steps up to the top of the mesa.
Near Lubahn Trail
The Front Range north of Golden's Castle Rock from its summit. In view are the Coors Brewery and North Table Mountain.

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Lubahn Trail

3.7 (11 Ratings)
A steep trail south of Golden's distinctive Castle Rock from just east of downtown.
0.6
mi
Distance
293
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.58mi
Distance
293ft
Elevation Gain
70ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
6,119ft
High Point
5,818ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From Golden's eastern neighborhood, park on the street and walk up switchbacks and an unrelenting grade to more expansive views. The trailhead starts at 18th and Belvedere. Most of the trail is hard packed earth with a some rocks embedded in the trail. Pay attention to winds before heading up, this can be an extremely windy trail especially in the aforementioned steep and rocky section. It can act like a wind tunnel. Most of this trail is exposed to the southeast without a lot of tall foliage. It does not provide much relief in the summer. It does dry out pretty quickly after a snow or rain. There are several social trails that cross the main trail and there is no signage. Pay attention to where you want to go stay on the trails that look well maintained.

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Contributors
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