1.4 mi
Distance
453 ft
Elev. Gain
35m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Blue Grouse Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,570 ft |
| High point | 0.7 mi | 2,660 ft |
| End | 1.4 mi | 2,570 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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
Reviews
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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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