Three missing teen hikers have been found after getting lost following a Wednesday hike near the Goose Creek and Wigwam trailheads.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office put out a call for the public’s help in finding the teens on Saturday. Shortly before 3:30 p.m., the teens had been found.
“They are safe but had gotten lost,” the sheriff’s office said. “We have a rescue team currently escorting them out of the area, but it will be several hours before they’re all the way out.”
We are currently working with to find 2 17-year-old females & 1 19-year-old male hikers in the Goose Creek Trail area. Photo to come. Details on Facebook. If you’ve seen them pls call 303-277-0211. PIO Techmeyer en route to scene. Cell service very limited
— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco)
The teenagers are described as two 17-year-old girls — one who is an experienced backpacker — and a 19-year-old man, the sheriff’s office said. All the hikers were equipped with appropriate gear, clothing and food.
