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Golden Gate Canyon State Park

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29 mi 46 km of trail — 6 Featured Runs

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Featured Runs in Golden Gate Canyon State Park - 6

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A brief downhill section heading north just before more switchbacks!

#1

6.9 mi 11.1 km
Mountain Lion Trail
 39
Coal Creek, CO
Some of the most panoramic views of the Continental Divide are east of Panorama Point.

#2

13.2 mi 21.3 km
Golden Gate Canyon State…
 18
Coal Creek, CO
A brief downhill section heading north just before more switchbacks!

#3

12.0 mi 19.4 km
Dirty 30: 12-mile Course
 1
Coal Creek, CO
Fantastic mountain views on the Mule Deer Trail

#4

5.7 mi 9.2 km
Mule Deer and Coyote Tra…
 8
Central City, CO
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#5

5.2 mi 8.3 km
Black Bear - Horseshoe Loop
 5
Coal Creek, CO
A brief downhill section heading north just before more switchbacks!

#6

32.3 mi 51.9 km
Dirty 30: 50K
 1
Coal Creek, CO

Trails in Golden Gate Canyon State Park - 11

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9.1 mi 14.7 km
#1 Mule Deer Trail
Central City, CO
9.1 mi 14.7 km Central City, CO
All Clear
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Dry
32 days ago
12 
2.5 mi 4.0 km
#2 Black Bear Trail
Coal Creek, CO
2.5 mi 4.0 km Coal Creek, CO
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4.1 mi 6.6 km
#3 Burro Trail
Coal Creek, CO
4.1 mi 6.6 km Coal Creek, CO
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17 days ago
12 
2.1 mi 3.4 km
#4 Coyote Trail
Coal Creek, CO
2.1 mi 3.4 km Coal Creek, CO
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32 days ago
1 
0.7 mi 1.2 km
#5 Horseshoe Trail Alternate
Coal Creek, CO
0.7 mi 1.2 km Coal Creek, CO
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2.8 mi 4.6 km
#6 Snowshoe Hare Trail
Coal Creek, CO
2.8 mi 4.6 km Coal Creek, CO
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45 days ago
1 
1.8 mi 3.0 km
#7 Horseshoe Trail
Coal Creek, CO
1.8 mi 3.0 km Coal Creek, CO
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7 
2.5 mi 4.1 km
#8 Racoon Trail
Coal Creek, CO
2.5 mi 4.1 km Coal Creek, CO
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30 days ago
4 
0.3 mi 0.5 km
#9 Horseshoe Connector Trail
Coal Creek, CO
0.3 mi 0.5 km Coal Creek, CO
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1.0 mi 1.6 km
#10 Mule Deer Trail - Alternate
Central City, CO
1.0 mi 1.6 km Central City, CO
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32 days ago
1 
1.4 mi 2.3 km
#11 Buffalo Trail
Coal Creek, CO
1.4 mi 2.3 km Coal Creek, CO
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A brief downhill section heading north just before more switchbacks!

#1

A brief downhill section heading north just bef…
 3
Coal Creek, CO
Just after one of the first switchbacks going up the west side of Burro Trail.

#2

Just after one of the first switchbacks going u…
 5
Coal Creek, CO
Some of the most panoramic views of the Continental Divide are east of Panorama Point.

#3

Some of the most panoramic views of the Contine…
 3
Coal Creek, CO
Conquering Mountain Lion Trail

#4

Conquering Mountain Lion Trail
 3
Coal Creek, CO
Early March before the rain has brought out the flowers.

#5

Early March before the rain has brought out the…
 2
Coal Creek, CO
The north side of Raccoon - fewer hikers, even fewer mountain bikers.

#6

The north side of Raccoon - fewer hikers, even…
 3
Coal Creek, CO
Fantastic mountain views on the Mule Deer Trail

#7

Fantastic mountain views on the Mule Deer Trail
 3
Coal Creek, CO
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 3
Coal Creek, CO

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Sep 23
Colorado Mountain Biking Skills Workshop - Level 2
Golden: White Ranch Park
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Sep 23
Wilderness Survival: 3-Season Skills
Golden: White Ranch Park
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Sep 29
Sunset Photography Class
Golden: White Ranch Park
4:15 pm - 7:45 pm
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Sep 30
Introduction to Colorado Backpacking Skills
Golden: White Ranch Park
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Oct 6
Off-Trail Map and Compass Navigation
Golden: White Ranch Park
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SUN
Oct 7
Women's Colorado Mountain Biking Skills Workshop - Level 2
Golden: White Ranch Park
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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