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Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Colorado · CO

29

Trails

2

Campgrounds

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  • Operator:(303) 582-3707
  • Address:92 Crawford Gulch Road, Golden, CO 80403 · CO
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A mountain park near Denver with trails through meadows, streams, rocky peaks and forest. Camp at tent and RV sites or in the backcountry.

Source: cpw.state.co.us

From Wikipedia

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Gilpin and Jefferson counties northwest of Golden, Colorado. The 12,119-acre (49.04 km2) Front Range park established in 1960 has 42 miles (68 km) of hiking trails. Horse and bicycle travel is allowed on 27 miles (43 km). Facilities include a visitor center, over 100 campsites and 125 picnic sites. In 2019 the park recorded 1,045,131 visits, a 20.6% increase over 2018.

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Trails

All trails in Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Beaver Trail

Beaver Trail

Golden3.8 mi36 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Black Bear and Horseshoe Trail Loop

Black Bear and Horseshoe Trail Loop

Golden4.6 mi1,535 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Black Bear Trail to Ralston Roost

Black Bear Trail to Ralston Roost

Golden4.2 mi1,371 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Blue Grouse and Mule Deer Loop

Blue Grouse and Mule Deer Loop

Central City10.2 mi2,572 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Blue Grouse to Mule Deer Trail Loop

Blue Grouse to Mule Deer Trail Loop

Black Hawk12.0 mi3,156 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ExpertLoop
Blue Grouse Trail

Blue Grouse Trail

Central City1.4 mi453 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back
Buffalo Trail

Buffalo Trail

Pinecliffe1.9 mi220 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back
Burro Loop Trail

Burro Loop Trail

Golden4.9 mi1,470 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Burro Trail to City Lights Ridge

Burro Trail to City Lights Ridge

Golden2.6 mi912 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Coyote Trail

Coyote Trail

Black Hawk1.8 mi361 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Coyote Trail to Mule Deer Trail to Elk Trail Loop

Coyote Trail to Mule Deer Trail to Elk Trail Loop

Golden6.7 mi1,670 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Dude's Fishing Hole

Dude's Fishing Hole

Pinecliffe0.9 mi269 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Deer Creek - Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Deer Creek - Golden Gate Canyon State Park

GoldenPricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park
Rifleman Phillips Campground

Rifleman Phillips Campground

GoldenPricing varies — check with the operator
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Hunting in this park

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