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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Hayden/Green Mountain Park


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I've done this hike a few times but attacked it a little differently this time. First, I was using my new SwissGear alpine hiking poles ($25 on sale at Big 5!) which were great - I won't hike without them now. Also, I ran this one solo and decided to hoof it to the summit. I took the standard Green Mountain trail up, but decided to take the fork to the John Hayden trail just before the radio tower on the way down. I hadn't used this trail before, and it was a nice break from the routine. It is a slightly longer and more challenging trail, and it offers a slightly different but equally as impressive view for the way back.

The view from Mile 1.5 looking back East at the radio tower. Nice and flat on top!

Denver in the distance looking majestic. This is typical of the 360 views on this quick local hike. LOVE IT!

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