Colorado

Located 15 miles northwest of Golden, CO along Golden Gate Canyon Road is the expansive Golden Gate Canyon State Park. There are over 35 miles of hiking trails in the park - each named after an animal - from easy jaunts to challenging loops, including about 19 miles of multi-use trails for mountain bikers and horseback riders as well. In addition to the large network of hiking trails, there are two campgrounds - Reverend's Ridge Campground and Aspen Meadows Campground open from Memorial Day to early October - as well as cabins and yurts to reserve year-round. This park also attracts fishermen who may fish in the parks many streams or ponds. This is a fee area.

When Open? Area Acres Operated By
Year-round; 5AM to 10PM 11,914 acres Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Dogs Allowed? Miles of Trail Max/Min Elev (ft)
Dogs allowed on leash 42 7,290ft - 10,440ft

Golden Gate Canyon State Park Trail and Map Finder

Area Hiking Trails:
1 - Aspen Meadow Campground Trail
2 - Beaver Shelter Trail
3 - Beaver Trail
4 - Black Bear Trail
5 - Blue Grouse Trail
Area Hiking Trails:
1 - Aspen Meadow Campground Trail
2 - Beaver Shelter Trail
3 - Beaver Trail
4 - Black Bear Trail
5 - Blue Grouse Trail
6 - Buffalo - Mountain Lion Connector Trail
7 - Buffalo Trail
8 - Burro - Mountain Lion Connector Trail East
9 - Burro - Mountain Lion Connector Trail West
10 - Burro Trail
11 - City Lights Ridge Trail
12 - Coyote Trail
13 - Greenfield Meadow Trail
14 - Horseshoe - Black Bear Connector Trail
15 - Horseshoe Trail
16 - Mountain Lion Trail
17 - Mule Deer Access Trail
18 - Mule Deer Access Trail 2
19 - Mule Deer Trail
20 - Quarry Trail
21 - Raccoon Trail
22 - Reverend's Revenge Access Trail
23 - Rim Meadow Trail
24 - Rim Meadow Trail 2
25 - Slough Pond - Beaver Trail Connector Trail
26 - Snowshoe Hare Trail
27 - Visitor Center Nature Trail
28 - Windy Peak Summit Trail
Area Trailheads:
1 - Blue Grouse Trail
2 - Buffalo Trail
3 - Burro Trail
4 - Golden Gate Canyon Trailhead 1
5 - Golden Gate Canyon Trailhead 2
Area Trailheads:
1 - Blue Grouse Trail
2 - Buffalo Trail
3 - Burro Trail
4 - Golden Gate Canyon Trailhead 1
5 - Golden Gate Canyon Trailhead 2
6 - Horseshoe Trail
7 - Mountain Lion Trail
8 - Mule Deer Access Trail
9 - Mule Deer Access Trail 2
10 - Reverend's Revenge Access Trail
11 - Slough Pond - Beaver Trail Connector Trail
12 - Snowshoe Hare Trail
13 - Visitor Center Nature Trail
Area Campgrounds:
1 - Aspen Meadow Campground
2 - Deer Creek Campground
3 - Forgotten Valley Campground
4 - Frazer Meadow Campground
5 - Reverend Ridge Campground
6 - Rim Meadows Campground