Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Golden Gate Canyon State Park, State park with mountain trails in Golden, Colorado, US.
The 12,119-acre park contains 35 miles of trails through high mountain meadows, dense forests, and multiple creek valleys at different elevations.
The park grounds were originally inhabited by big-game hunters before becoming a settlement area during the Colorado gold rush of 1859.
The park trails display animal footprint markers, representing the local fauna through educational elements integrated into the hiking experience.
The visitor center operates from Tuesday to Sunday, offering trail maps and nine self-pay stations throughout the park for purchasing entrance passes.
Panorama Point Scenic Overlook provides views extending over 100 miles across the Continental Divide of Colorado.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1960
Operator: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Website: https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/goldengateCanyon
GPS coordinates: 39.83080,-105.41100
Latest update: May 22, 2025 13:14
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