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Recommended Routes in Golden - 12

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Looking toward Golden, CO

Mt. Galbraith Park Loop

4.3 mi 6.9 km • 918' Up 279.95 m Up • 919' Down 280.24 m Down

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Junction of North Table Loop & Mesa Top Trail

North Table Loop Trail

7.7 mi 12.3 km • 1,058' Up 322.53 m Up • 1,056' Down 321.83 m Down

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Section of the trail with "stairs."

Chavez and Beaver Brook Trail Loop

3.9 mi 6.3 km • 883' Up 269.04 m Up • 883' Down 269.01 m Down

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Looking back down the Apex trial after crossing one of the bridges.

Apex-Enchanted Lollipop

5.7 mi 9.2 km • 1,179' Up 359.41 m Up • 1,179' Down 359.28 m Down

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Evening shot of Beaver Brook Trail

Beaver Brook Out and Back

7.1 mi 11.5 km • 1,055' Up 321.49 m Up • 1,054' Down 321.23 m Down

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Premium singletrack trail!

Apex Park

5.4 mi 8.6 km • 1,205' Up 367.23 m Up • 1,199' Down 365.55 m Down

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Looking north

Shorthorn - Longhorn Loop

6.8 mi 11.0 km • 1,175' Up 358.06 m Up • 1,177' Down 358.64 m Down

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Golden's South Table Mountain and Castle Rock from the head of the Sleeping Elk Trail

Golden Summit Trail

2.5 mi 4.0 km • 459' Up 139.79 m Up • 458' Down 139.47 m Down

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North Table Mountain Flowers with permission from David Broome

North Table Mountain - Short Loop

3.3 mi 5.3 km • 520' Up 158.58 m Up • 525' Down 159.98 m Down

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Looking north at the looming cliffs of North Table Mountain from the start of the climbing access trail.

Golden Cliffs Loop

1.6 mi 2.6 km • 529' Up 161.36 m Up • 536' Down 163.41 m Down

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Premium singletrack trail!

Abert's Loop

7.9 mi 12.8 km • 1,750' Up 533.52 m Up • 1,751' Down 533.73 m Down

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Looking toward Golden, CO

Nightbird Gulch/Galbraith Loop

5.2 mi 8.4 km • 1,245' Up 379.56 m Up • 1,245' Down 379.34 m Down

Golden Running

204 Miles 328 Kilometers of Trail
12 Recommended Routes
27 Easy Trails
35 Intermediate Trails
3 Difficult Trails

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Areas Within Golden

Clear Creek Canyon Park

Mount Galbraith Park

North Table Mountain

South Table Mountain

White Ranch Park

Windy Saddle Park

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Trails in Golden - 53

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8.8 mi 14.2 km #1Beaver Brook Trail Intermediate/Difficult Golden, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Golden, CO	37
5.4 mi 8.7 km #2Rawhide Trail Intermediate Golden, CO	Intermediate	Golden, CO	33
2.3 mi 3.7 km #3Chimney Gulch Intermediate/Difficult Golden, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Golden, CO	26
1.7 mi 2.7 km #4Mt. Galbraith Loop Difficult Golden, CO	Difficult	Golden, CO	8
1.4 mi 2.2 km #5Grubstake Loop Intermediate Golden, CO	Intermediate	Golden, CO	3
1.5 mi 2.4 km #6Pick N' Sledge Intermediate Golden, CO	Intermediate	Golden, CO	4
1.7 mi 2.8 km #7Box 'o Rox Intermediate West Pleasant View, CO	Intermediate	West Pleasant View, CO	5
2.5 mi 4.0 km #8Lookout Mountain Trail Intermediate Golden, CO	Intermediate	Golden, CO	19
4.5 mi 7.3 km #9Belcher Hill Difficult Golden, CO	Difficult	Golden, CO	16
1.3 mi 2.1 km #10Apex Trail Intermediate/Difficult Genesee, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Genesee, CO	14

Photos of Golden - 114

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Premium singletrack trail!

Sep 11, 2015 near Golden, CO

North Table Mountain Flowers with permission from David Broome

Jan 8, 2015 near Golden, CO

Looking north

Mar 27, 2019 near Golden, CO

Golden's South Table Mountain and Castle Rock from the head of the Sleeping Elk Trail

May 21, 2015 near Golden, CO

Ancient Palms

Sep 22, 2020 near Applewood, CO

Evening shot of Beaver Brook Trail

Aug 13, 2018 near Golden, CO

A Wild Grouse spotted on the Beaver Brook Trail in Golden.

Apr 18, 2017 near Genesee, CO

Looking toward Golden, CO

Jun 15, 2015 near Golden, CO