GOLDEN GATE CANYON STATE PARK
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early 35 miles of hiking trails in the park offer opportunities and challenges for everyone. The 11 trails are each named for an animal native to the area and are marked with the animal’s footprint. Some trails are for hikers only, while other trails are for multiple use– for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Trailheads with parking areas are easily accessible from the main roads in the park. Refer to the trail map for more information. Please be courteous of all trail users. Mountain bikers yield to hikers and horses, hikers yield to horses. D HIKING All trails are open for hiking year-round, unless otherwise posted. For more information on trails, visit the “Trails” link on Golden Gate Canyon’s main webpage: cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/goldengatecanyon. Dogs are permitted on all trails, but they must be on a 6 foot leash at all times. Clean up after pets.
Nott Creek, Kriley Overlook and the entrance to Aspen Meadow Campground offer parking for horse trailers. For more information, visit the “Trails” link on the Golden Gate Canyon’s main web page. D BIKING Mountain bikers can utilize trails designated for multiple use (approximately 19 miles of Golden Gate Canyon’s trails). All trails are open, however there can be a large amount of snow on the upper section of the Mountain Lion trail. Also, due to flood damage, the Deer Creek section of the Mountain Lion Trail is extremely difficult for mountain biking. Unless you are experienced with rough terrain, our recommendation is to avoid that area until repairs are made. Please use caution while in that area. For more information, visit the “Trails” link on the Golden Gate Canyon main webpage. D DOG-FRIENDLY Dogs are welcome on all trails and campgroundsin the park as long as they are on a six foot or shorter leash at all times and their waste is disposed of properly.
D HORSEBACK RIDING Horseback riders can utilize trails designated for multiple use (approximately 19 miles of Golden Gate Canyon’s trails). Page 56 Mountain Adventure Guide • Summer/Fall 2017