Golden Gate Canyon State Park
State Park in Golden, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Visitor Center: Tue-Sun, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Monday.
Campground Office: Closed for the season
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden, CO 80403
United States
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
State Park in Golden, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Visitor Center: Tue-Sun, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Monday.
Campground Office: Closed for the season
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden, CO 80403
United States
Navigate to:
Mountain Base Road Closed for Winter -
To get up to the campgrounds or any trailheads off of Gap road, please go 4 miles west on HWY 46 to the intersection of HWY 119. Head North for 3 miles and turn right onto Gap road.
A group of hikers crosses a bridge
Park Highlight
Explore Trails
Over 35 miles of hiking trails draw visitors to the park. The 12 trails at Golden Gate Canyon are each named after an animal and marked with a two-letter abbreviation that corresponds to that animal.
Activities
Hiking
All trails are open for hiking year-round, unless otherwise posted. Dogs are permitted only on designated dog trails, and they must be on a six-foot leash at all times. Please clean up after your pets.
Biking
Mountain bikers can use trails designated for multiple use — approximately 19 miles of trails.
Horseback Riding
Horseback riders can use trails designated for multiple use —approximately 19 miles of Golden Gate Canyon's trails.
Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing
All trails in the park are open to either of these activities during the winter. The best trails for skiing and snowshoeing are Horseshoe Trail to Frazer Meadow, Raccoon Trail Loop and Mule Deer Trail. Many of the roads and camping loops are closed and not plowed in the winter, making this an ideal play park for beginners.
Trail Facilities
Facilities
Trailhead parking areas are easily accessible from the main roads in the park. Please only park in designated areas and limit any impacts to vegetation.
Nott Creek, Kriley Overlook and the entrance to Aspen Meadow Campground offer parking for horse trailers. Ample parking space for horse trailers is provided at the Nott Creek Trailhead, located near the Red Barn Group Picnic Area and at Kriley Overlook above Kriley Pond.
Trails
Visitor Center Show Pond Trail
0.25 miles
Walking only
Dog friendly
ADA accessible
Visitor Center Show Pond Trail
0.25 miles
Walking only
Dog friendly
ADA accessible
Blue Grouse Trail
0.8 miles one way
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Buffalo Trail
1.2 miles one way
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Horseshoe Trail
1.8 miles one way
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Mule Deer Trail
8.8 mile loop
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Raccoon Trail
2.5 mile loop
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Visitor Center Nature Trail
0.10 miles
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Reverend’s Ridge Nature Trail
0.25 miles
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Blue Grouse Trail
0.8 miles one way
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Buffalo Trail
1.2 miles one way
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Horseshoe Trail
1.8 miles one way
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Mule Deer Trail
8.8 mile loop
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Raccoon Trail
2.5 mile loop
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Visitor Center Nature Trail
0.10 miles
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Reverend’s Ridge Nature Trail
0.25 miles
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Beaver Trail
2.3 mile loop
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Black Bear Trail
2.5 miles one way
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Burro Trail
4.1 mile loop
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Coyote Trail
2 miles one way
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Mountain Lion Trail
6.7 mile loop
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Snowshoe Hare Trail
3 mile loop
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Beaver Trail
2.3 mile loop
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Black Bear Trail
2.5 miles one way
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Burro Trail
4.1 mile loop
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Coyote Trail
2 miles one way
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Mountain Lion Trail
6.7 mile loop
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Snowshoe Hare Trail
3 mile loop
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Know Before You Go
Golden Gate Canyon State Park provides a home for a great number and variety of wildlife, including moose, bighorn sheep, black bear, mule deer, elk, snowshoe hare, coyote, bobcat, beaver, weasel, marten, fox, marmot and porcupine — all animals to keep an eye out for while you visit.
Crossing Paths with Wildlife
Learn what to do if you encounter wildlife on trails.
Stay Safe on TrailsDogs
Dogs must be kept on a six-foot or shorter hand-held leash. Please keep Golden Gate beautiful and pick up after your dog.