One of the great and super accessible hikes to do in Tombstone Territorial Park is the Goldensides hike. It wasn’t even on our radar. But then a ranger showed up while we were putting up our tent and told us another ranger would be leading a hike starting at 7 PM. That beat sitting around our picnic table so we decided to go. (As a side note, during the summer, there are ranger led hikes most evenings. Check the schedule at the Interpretative Centre.)
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The Goldensides hike starts at KM 74.5 on the Dempster Highway. The trailhead is well-signed and easy to find. From the Tombstone Interpretative Centre it is at most, a 10 minute drive north. The hike itself is only 3.4 kilometres round-trip – the perfect length for an after dinner hike. It climbs a total of 210 metres and can be done in about 90 minutes. If it’s a nice day you’re going to want to give yourself more time to explore and take photos at the top.
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Even though it’s a short hike, it’s prudent to take warm clothes, rain gear, water and a can of bear spray.
If there is still some daylight at the end of the hike, then a drive to one of the many informal viewpoints along the Dempster Highway would be worthwhile, especially since dusk (and dawn) is when you’re most likely to see wildlife.
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This article was written by Leigh McAdam and originally published on HikeBikeTravel.com. Read the original here.