Length: .25 miles ONE-WAY Elevation: 12,113 feet - 12,209 feet Trail Description: Begin at the Upper Goliath Trailhead . This is a wonderful wildflower hike. The best time for wildflowers is late June to mid-August. For a longer hiker, hike the M. Walter Pesman Trail (#50) down 1.5 miles to the Mount Goliath Natural Area. Note: Due to high elevation, the trails in some years are not generally snow-free until late June or mid-July. View a COTREX trail map here .
Alpine Gardens Loop (#49) is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Alpine Gardens Loop (#49)'s exact location and directions.
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