William F. Hayden Park on Green Mountain offers a challenging system of multiple-use trails for all abilities. The trails tend to dry earlier than many of the foothills parks, making the park a fantastic winter destination.
The park trails include:
- Green Mountain Trail: 6.5 mile loop. Features a challenging ascent to the park’s highest point
- Summit Loop Trail: 2.75 miles. A very scenic trail around a portion of the park’s summit.
This was a great starter hike that was mostly flat after a short incline. I couldn’t figure out where the trail map was until I started this post and the trails aren’t terribly well marked; especially at the trailhead. I ended up take a weird route back to the car through the neighborhood because of a lack of trail markings.
Here’s the stats for this trip:
- Distance: 4.95 miles
- Time: 1:47 hours
- Avg Speed: 2.8 mph
- Elevation Gain: 791 ft
Here’s the pics:
I’ve never noticed this flower before
This was a surprise
Here’s a map