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Golden Gate Canyon State Park

3873 Highway 46, 92 Crawford Gulch Road, Golden, CO 80403
303 582 3707
Ranked #2 of 26 attractions in Golden
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Snow-shoeing, Hiking
Description: This area is particularly good for snowshoers.
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Golden, Colorado
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

I love driving up into the canyon, nice visitor center, I just wish sometime I would see the wildlife!!! I always feed the fish though at the visitor center. The colors are so pretty in the fall. I don't know about a fee, for some of the access I think yes. But not just to get to the visitor center. More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

We loved it so much that we decided to get an annual park pass! There are many trails to choose from moderate to extreme. I have seen many benches and picnic tables to enjoy as you take a break or have lunch. They even have an area to ice skate in the winter! The visitor center has much to see... More

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Thornton, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
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You don't have to venture very far from Denver to enjoy the scenery the park has to offer. Great place to camp, hike, bike, relax, take a drive, or just get away from it all. Absolutely beautiful! More

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Littleton, Colorado
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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This is a wonderfully maintained park with tons of opportunity for solitude while hiking or backcountry camping. All skill levels can find wonderful things to do here. Camping, fishing, hiking, nature watching, aspens, cookouts, scenic drives. The rangers are knowledgable and friendly. I have been here over a dozen times and it is consistent. A total win. More

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Denver, Colorado
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

You can find Golden Gate State Park day-hike recommendations in any book of front range hiking trails. It's an easy drive from Denver or Boulder but we've never found it crowded. Dogs on leash are allowed. On our last hike there, in early summer, we counted over 20 kinds of wildflowers on an easy two-hour loop hike. More

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Colorado
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012
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Not spectacular, but a nice drive from Golden and doesn't take up the whole day. More

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Denver, Colorado
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55 reviews 55 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Lots of hiking,fishing,picnics,wildlife and a great place to get away from the big city.They keep it up also.Deer ,elk,turkey,fish ,bear and 1 hour away! They stock the ponds often for kids and adults. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

This park is lovely but be careful because not all of the trails are well marked. More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

This is a beautiful state park with great amenities. More

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Arvada, Colorado
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Golden Gate State Park is situated west of Golden, Colorado. It has winter activities like "tree cutting" the first weekend in December and great areas to snowshoe if you are interested in seeing the hills and valleys via snowshoes. The Park staff are friendly and really try to assist you in what is available and where in the park. In... More

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