Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Rockies, Golden, Colorado boasts an abundance of natural wonders and thrilling hiking trails. The Beaver Brook Trail stands out as a true hiking paradise. The trail spans approximately 7.6 miles, inviting hikers to immerse themselves ia a tapestry of rugged beauty.
Greta, Isla and I started on this trail about 9AM on Friday morning. It was my second and last hike for this trip and I was really looking forward to it. The morning was beautiful with blue skies and temperatures in the upper 60’s.
While the Beaver brook trail is undeniably scenic, it’s important to note that it is considered a moderately difficult hike due to its steep sections and rocky terrain. Greta and I could tell by the mud on the trail that the area had a heavy rain recently and the rocks on were very slippery.
Two miles into our hike we met Eve and Donna on the trail – two elderly, experienced hikers. Eve had just slipped of the edge of steep rocky embankment and was flat on her back 15 feet below. The embankment was too steep to get to Eve from the top, but because we on a switchback trail Greta was able to reach Eve from the lower part of the trail. After making sure Eve was okay to sit up Greta got her up and down to the trail. Her arm was bleeding, she hit her head on some rocks during her fall and she got dizzy while trying to stand. Donna was able to bandage her arm and after drinking some water Eve was able to stand without getting dizzy.
After Eve felt good enough to continue hiking Greta and carried Eve’s pack pack and we hiked with them back to parking lot to make sure they were alright. About a half mile into our 2 mile hike to the parking lot a thunderstorm came up out of nowhere. The rain came down hard, turned into hail and the temperature dropped from 68 degrees to 48 in a matter of minutes.
Greta and I found out first hand that proper foot wear, ample water, snacks, hiking poles, first aid kits and rain gear are recommended to ensure your safety and enhance your hiking experience. I’m looking forward to coming back someday to finish the Beaver Brook Trail.