
4.9 mi
Distance
1,470 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 16m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Burro Loop Trail is a loop trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park, managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is 4.9 miles long and gains 1,470 feet. The nearest town is Coal Creek, Colorado, about 2 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 | 2,395 ft |
| High point | 2.7 mi | 2,652 ft |
| End | 4.9 mi | 2,395 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:
- Coal Creek, CO · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Jefferson 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.
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Campgrounds near this trail

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