RUN HIKE BEER - Golden, CO
Head to Golden, Colorado for a sunny hike up North Table Mountain rewarded with a cold beer at New Terrain Brewing Company.
New Terrain Brewing Company in Golden, Colorado. ©Suzanne Brown
RUN OR HIKE
North Table Mountain Park
Enjoy panoramic views, 15-plus miles of trails and rock climbing.
Bring water! One of the first parks to melt in spring, it’s usually quite warm and sunny, and no streams for your pups.
Enter the park at the WEST trailhead off 93, north of Golden. Or start at the EAST trailhead, conveniently located next to New Terrain Brewing Company.
WEST TRAILHEAD
North Table Mountain Loop - 3.5 miles RT (option 4.7miles RT, or longer)
Take the North Table Loop to the left of the parking area through a beautiful meadow. (Many hiking blogs have you take the trail to the right of the parking area, but it’s definitely a steeper climb and not as scenic. So turn your back to 93, and head to the left!)
Turn right on Mesa Top Trail where you will wind your way up the incline. Be sure to look behind you and marvel at the Boulder Flatirons.
Turn right at Tilting Mesa Trail. If you want to extend your hike another 1.2 miles, instead continue on Mesa Top Trail until you reach the Rim Rock Trail. At that point, turn around and come back the way you came. And now you will turn left at Tilting Mesa Trail.
Turn right at Lichen Peak. This is an out and back with gorgeous panaramic views. Or if you’re ready to head to the brewery, you can skip the section and continue on.
Turn right off Lichen Peak, and keep right onto North Table Loop which will take you down a steep incline back to the parking area.
Table Mountain summer flowers. ©Suzanne Brown
EAST TRAILHEAD
North Table Mountain Loop - 7.5 miles RT
Park at the Tony Grampsas Memorial Sports Complex or New Terrain Brewery. Great running, hiking, or biking loop. Find more info about the loop HERE, but you’ll be entering at the EAST entrance.
Why order only one kind of beer when you can sample many? ©Suzanne Brown
BEER
New Terrain Brewing Company
New Terrain’s motto is “we wonder so we wander,” which inspires them to explore new, high-quality, creative beers.
Whether you’re in the mood for Light & Refreshing, Malt & Toasty, Bitter & Bright, Tart & Sour, or Gluten-Free, they have it.
Sip a sampler if you just want a taste, or down a big glass. Whatever you choose, the airy taproom with open garage doors and large patio will give you perfect views while sipping your brew.
Delicious food truck grub. ©Suzanne Brown
Need a bite to go with your frosty brew? The best food trucks in Denver roll in almost every day. And most weekends the party kicks up a notch with live music. Find the food truck and music schedule HERE.
New Terrain Brewing Company - 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden, CO 80403
Kid and dog-friendly. Lemonade, soda, coffee, kombucha, and free water available.
