ASL007
Location: 39.7137184, -105.2304001
Turn R and climb the tight switchbacks of the Sluicebox Trail
ASL001
Location: 39.7218513, -105.2099915
From bus stop, hike SE along the shoulder of Heritage Rd.
ASL002
Location: 39.7177048, -105.2081223
Turn R from street; cross N end of Heritage Square parking lot. Look for Apex Trail sign in break between trees
ASL008
Location: 39.7174301, -105.2296982
Major climb is over. Hop on Pick N' Sledge Trail and wrap N around of Indian Mountain
ASL009
Location: 39.7158279, -105.2274399
Open ridgeline; montane meadows are hot spots for deer and songbirds
ASL010
Location: 39.7139015, -105.2222977
Sharp R @ T with Grubstake Loop Trail to begin exposed, steep switchback back to Apex Trail; views stretch from Golden to Denver's Qwest Tower. Close loop @ WPT 5 and backtrack to bus stop
ASL006
Location: 39.7106323, -105.2263794
Hop over creek and swing NW
ASL004
Location: 39.7137909, -105.2148666
Continue W into the sandstone walls of Apex Gulch
ASL005
Location: 39.7120399, -105.2193985
L @ T into Apex Gulch; follow creek through thick growth and savor this intimate canyon setting
ASL003
Location: 39.716259, -105.2095032
From Apex Park sign, go L. Turn L @ next intersection onto Apex Trail, once a wagon road to Central City's gold mines (1860-1880). You'll gain 1,000 ft. in the next 2 mi.
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