FunColoradoHikes Blog

Take a hike in one of Colorado’s Sate parks.  It’s their 50th anniversary.  Admission is free to all of Colorado’s State parks this Monday August 3rd 2009.

Some of our favorite state park hikes:

Mountain Lion Trail - Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Burro Trail - Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Rim Rock Trail - Castlewood Canyon State Park

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Just like Burro Trail, the Mountain Lion trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park is challenging and a little bit longer. The trail will take y

ou in a 6.7 mile loop that moves through small meadow, aspen stands, up hills, through pine tree stands and past “Forgotten Valley” wilderness campground. You may also take a jaunt out to “Windy Peak” lookout.

This is one of the park’s longer trails, so start early, take your lunch, wear your boots and enjoy a great hike. Grab a park map and start this trail at the Nott Creek trailhead.

Golden Gate State Park is 30 minutes drive west of Denver. There is a park fee and a visitor center for info and unique wildlife displays.

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A more challenging hike for the family is Burro Trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. The park is just a 30 min drive from Golden and west Denver.

This is a favorite hike leading to ‘Windy Peak’ where you have great views of the mountains and the park below. This loop is 4.5 miles round trip so be sure to:

1) take your lunch

2) start in the morning to avoid afternoon thunderstorms

3) wear your boots (some areas are steep with rocks and slippery dirt).

Trail has areas of  pines, small meadows with aspens and wildflowers and rock outcrops at ‘Windy Peak’.

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One of my favorite hikes is Burning Bear Trail.  It is only about an hour’s scenic drive from Denver!

If you need more ideas for hiking near Denver or if you want to try a new trail, check Jefferson County Open Space website. It’s great for finding trails and maps.

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