About Lower Goliath Trailhead
The Lower Goliath Trailhead is located along the Mount Evans Highway and provides access to the M. Walter Pesman Trail (#50).View a COTREX map here.
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Lower Goliath Trailhead
Idaho Springs, Colorado · Clear Creek County · Facility
The Lower Goliath Trailhead is located along the Mount Evans Highway and provides access to the M. Walter Pesman Trail (#50).View a COTREX map here.
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39.64282, -105.59300
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Weather at Lower Goliath Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Fog
44°/31°
💧 2%🌬 30mph
↑ 5:37 AM ↓ 8:22 PM
Sun
Overcast
51°/28°
💧 1%🌬 30mph
↑ 5:37 AM ↓ 8:23 PM
Mon
Drizzle
57°/31°
💧 20%🌬 16mph
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:24 PM
Tue
Light Rain
60°/33°
💧 21%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:24 PM
Wed
Rain Showers
56°/37°
💧 29%🌬 7mph
↑ 5:35 AM ↓ 8:25 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
I-70 westbound, Idaho Springs exit #240 - Hwy 103. Drive approx. 12 miles to the turn off for Highway 5. Proceed through the fee station and continue along the Mount Evans Highway.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Lower Goliath Trailhead
Heading to Lower Goliath Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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