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There is something for everyone at Windy Saddle Park. You get great views from the parking lot and the trail is close enough to Denver that you can pop over for an after work hike.
Just outside of Golden, CO is Lookout Mountain. If you’ve ever driven westbound on i70 from Denver to the mountains, you’ve undoubtedly seen this mountain to your right with antennas on the top. On the north side of Lookout Mountain lies Windy Saddle Park, about a 30 minute drive from Denver. This close proximity to the city does mean that this is a popular spot, but it also means that it is quite easy to hit an after work hike, especially during these longer summer days.
Lookout Mountain Trail:
From Windy Saddle, you can take the 2.9mile RT hike to the top of Lookout Mountain and explore the Lookout Mountain Nature Center. This trail offers 500 ft of elevation gain.
After .2 miles, you'll come to a junction. Take a sharp left to stay on the Lookout Mountain Trail.
Dogs are welcome on these trails, but I would think twice before taking them on the Lookout Mountain and Chimney Gulch trails as the multi-use nature of these trails is not the most enjoyable place for a hike with your dog. If you do, a leash is a required. The Beaver Brook trail is dog friendly and hikers only.
For more hiking at Windy Saddle Park, be sure to check out The Chimney Gulch Trail and Beaver Brook Trail.
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