Outdoors in Golden

Dakota Ridge Trailhead

Parfet Park

This historic landscaped oasis features creek fishing, volleyball, a trail & seasonal events.

Lookout Mountain Preserve & Nature Center

A 110-acre preserve of ponderosa pines & meadows, with a nature center, trail & guided tours.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

This 12,000-acre park features mountains, forests & meadows & offers camping, hiking & fishing.

North Table Mountain Park West Trailhead

Sprawling mesa park formed by ancient lava flows provides hiking, panoramic views & native wildlife.

Matthews / Winters Park

This scenic park features trails for hiking, biking & equestrian use, plus trees & a creek.

Windy Saddle Park Trailhead

Mountainous park offering 3.5 miles of hiking & biking trails & a launching point for hang gliders.

Buffalo Overlook

Genesee Park

Historic 2,413-acre mountain park with hiking trails, buffalo & elk herds plus a lodge & campground.

Mount Galbraith Park

5 miles of steep, rocky hiking trails to a 7,260-foot peak, with views of the Continental Divide.

White Ranch Park

Cyclists, hikers, campers & wildlife watchers are welcomed to this preserve with 20 miles of trails.

Clear Creek White Water Park

Recreational canoeing & kayaking course with 800 feet of drops, eddies & waves, plus lessons.

Ulysses Park

Large park with fields, a fitness loop, playground, off-leash dog park & a popular skateboard park.

Clear Creek Canyon Park Big Easy Trailhead

Lions Park

City park offering a sand volleyball, a horseshoe pit, a playground & landscaped green space.

Centennial Cone Park West Trailhead

This sprawling, mountainous spot for hiking & biking features sweeping views & nature observation.

Maple Grove Park

Apex Park

Horse riding, biking & hiking trails wind through forests, streams & steep grades to hilly views.

Apex Park Trailhead

This starting point for hiking & biking has parking, restrooms, a bike pump & info board with maps.

Lookout Mountain Park

Park boasting wooded foothills, scenic road, picnic shelter & Buffalo Bill burial site & museum.