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Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Gilpin and Jefferson counties northwest of Golden, Colorado. The 12,119-acre (49.04 km2) Front Range park established in 1960 has 42 miles (68 km) of hiking trails. Horse and bicycle travel is allowed on 27 miles (43 km). Facilities include a visitor center, over 100 campsites and 125 picnic sites. In 2019 the park recorded 1,045,131 visits, a 20.6% increase over 2018.Plan a Golden trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
Wetland and riparian plant communities are found along Ralston, Nott and Deer creeks and small ponds within the park. Ponderosa pine, Rocky Mountain juniper, Douglas fir and aspen are found in forested areas. Commonly seen wildlife includes mule deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, Abert's squirrel and pine squirrel. Visitors also occasionally spot moose, which are increasing in the park. Common birds include turkey vulture, Steller's jay, Clark's nutcracker, mountain bluebird and mountain chickadee.
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Golden Gate Canyon park is a wonderful place. It's got all sorts of great hiking trails. Only 45 minutes from Denver it's easily accessible.
Golden Gate Canyon park is a wonderful place. It's got all sorts of great hiking trails. Only 45 minutes from Denver it's easily accessible. more »
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This is a gorgeous state park. It is especially beautiful in the fall when the Aspens are changing colors. I have done the Raccoon Trail and the Burro Trail (with a Windy Mt offshoot and some parts...
This is a gorgeous state park. It is especially beautiful in the fall when the Aspens are changing colors. I have done the Raccoon Trail and the Burro Trail (with a Windy Mt offshoot and some parts... more »
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An amazing state park to visit. Amazing trails and places to fish and hunt. Many of the trails allow for bicycles or horse riding. There is also camping available. For a $10 daily fee, it's absolutely worth the drive from Denver. I highly recommend at least a day trip out, or plan a weekend. Plenty of aspens to see them turn in the Fall.
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Great campground at golden gate canyon state park. The campground is SO beautiful, blend into the woods. The sites are spacious, electric hookup and have amazing setup of picnics table and fire pit. Restrooms are very clean and convenient, showers as well but you need to have quarters with you ready. The campground has dumpstation and fresh water. also laundry available. Enjoy! View - 8/10 Campground - 10/10 Restroom - 10/10 Showers - 8/10
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