This cache is located a few hundred yards from the beginning of a
trail that switch-backs up the steep western slope of South Table
Mountain.
You're looking for a 5" x 3" diameter, camo flip-top container,
which contains a log book, a pencil, and a few kid-friendly trade
items. There is room for geocoins and small travel bugs. You will
find his cache before you reach the first switchback on the trail.
The trail is not steep at this point.
After you've found this cache, keep moving and search for other
caches on top of the mesa. The area is rich in fauna, flora and
history. Enjoy views of Denver, the Rocky Mountains, Golden and
Green Mountain as you hike.
NOTE: The trail gets steeper beyond the cache. If you
want to visit the top of the mesa with less effort, try the easier
trail that begins near
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Container Tip: This lab-grade container is different from
what you're used to. It has a flip-top lid with a locking tab on
the front. To open: Flip up the locking tab, then flip the
lid up. The hinge is opposite the locking tab. To close:
Press the lid down with the palm of your hand until it snaps into
place (all the way around), then press the locking tab down.
NOTE: If you're a mountain biker, you will work very hard
to ride all the way to the top of the mesa via this trail. I've
tried it, but carried and pushed my bike a lot. It was hard work.
The southern and eastern trails are much better suited to cycling.
However, you could definitely convince me to ride down this
way by tempting me with some post-ride refreshment at Golden's
coffee shops on 13th Street or Washington Avenue...
Driving Directions: Find 19th in Golden and go east as
far as you can. This is the same road that connects historic Golden
with Lookout Mountain (Mt. Zion) and highway 6. It's south of Coors
brewery.
Western Trail up to South Table Mountain
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