12.0 mi
Distance
3,156 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 52m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Blue Grouse to Mule Deer Trail Loop is a loop trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park, managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in Gilpin County, Colorado. It is 12 miles long and gains 3,156 feet. The nearest town is Black Hawk, Colorado, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,562 ft |
| High point | 7.2 mi | 2,912 ft |
| End | 12.0 mi | 2,562 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Source of truth
- Golden Gate Canyon State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Black Hawk, CO · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Gilpin County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Golden Gate Canyon State Park · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(303) 582-3707
- Address:92 Crawford Gulch Road, Golden, CO 80403 · CO
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
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