Golden Gate Canyon tree cut permit window opens Nov 1
Kara Van Hoose
Oct. 26, 2023
Golden Gate Canyon tree cut permit window open from Nov 1-15
GOLDEN, Colo. –
‘Twas the night before winter and all through the park
Not a creature was stirring, not even a lark
The forest at Golden Gate Canyon had grown to be thick
We needed some help and we needed it quick
Park Manager Todd Farrow sat down to ponder
“Where can the trees go?” he began to wonder
When all of a sudden, the idea came in a flash
“Visitors can cut their holiday trees, but only with a pass”
The tree cut permit system will open on November 1st
If you forget on Wednesday, do not feel the worst
The permit window closes on November 15
And the price for your adventure is not too obscene
Only 35 dollars to cut your own tree
A small cost to pay for a forever memory
The permits must be bought through the CPW shop
You will only be charged if you’re chosen to chop
It’s a special event for available permits up to 250
Limit to one per household and the day will be nifty
The first Saturday of December is the date we have picked
You’ll have from 9 to 3 to choose the perfect tree to be nicked
Douglas fir, Ponderosa pine, or a stunning Lodgepole
These are some options to fill your holiday tree role
At the Nott Creek Trailhead is where to start your journey
And carry back your tree so choose one so sturdy
No chainsaws, no power devices, use solely hand tools
You can visit the Golden Gate website for all the rules
A magical tree you can fell with all your might
Happy holidays to all, and to all a good night!
Non-poetic facts:
The window to apply for a tree cut permit at Golden Gate Canyon State Park will be from November 1-15. The link will appear on the CPW Shop website under “Visit a park - special events.” Permits can only be purchased online, the park will not accept applicants on the phone or in person. The 250 winners will be notified by email after the permit window has closed. The tree cut is scheduled for December 2 in the designated area on the Nott Creek trail. Power tools are not allowed and trees must be carried back to the vehicle.
“Not only is the tree cut a part of many Coloradans holiday traditions, but it also helps the park mitigate fire danger and thin the forest in a sustainable and thoughtful way,” said Golden Gate Canyon State Park Manager Todd Farrow.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.