Mother's Day #1 Traditional Cache

Getting to this cache will provide you with a wonderful hike in the forest and tremendous views of Clear Creek Canyon and the high mountain ranges to the west. Though most of the way is a reasonable forest trail, there are two sections where the trail crosses small boulder fields requiring a bit more footwork.

Our family loves to find caches, but this was our family's first experience in hiding one. We placed it on a beautiful day hike on Mother's Day 2017 with our two daughters.

Getting to the parking area will afford you lovely views of Golden and the Table Mountains to the East and Clear Creek Canyon and the high mountains to the west. Best parking is on Lookout Mountain Road in Windy Gap, but there are other options including the Buffalo Bill Grave and Museum. Even if you don't park there, check it out! 

The hike to the cache is a reasonable forest trail with 'standard' rocks, roots, and boulders. Views are wonderful - it's a great hike on a hot day because most of it is in the shade of the tall pine trees. There are a couple of portions that are uneven, particularly across two boulder fields, and when you near the cache, the last bit requires a bit of a climb.

Have fun and enjoy being outside!