Mount Goliath Natural Area sits at 11,540 feet. The Mount Goliath Research Natural Area contains 160 acres set aside for the protection, study, interpretation and enjoyment of Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine (Pinus aristata). These remarkable trees are the oldest single living organisms on earth, capable of living for thousands of years. Mount Goliath, a mountain peak section of the Mount Evans area, is accessible by the M. Walter Pesman Trail. This trail winds through subalpine and alpine areas where wildflowers and animals live amid grand mountain vistas and the sculptured, grizzled beauty of the bristlecone pines. Highlights include delicate alpine flowers such as alpine forget-me-nots, moss campion, fairy primrose, purple fringe, chiming bells and spring beauty. This is a trail of contrasts--awesome Rocky Mountain vistas of the Divide peaks; delicate floral treasures; wind-sculpted, ancient bristlecone pines; cold summit winds; and gentle summer breezes. The path winds through the exquisite blooms of the alpine tundra, talus slopes and subalpine meadows providing a delightful and educational hike in one of Colorado's most beautiful natural areas.