Windy Saddle Park — Attraction in Four Corners States

Review: Windy Saddle Park & Beaver Brook Trail – A Must-Hike in the Front Range

Windy Saddle Park and the Beaver Brook Trail offer one of the most scenic and rewarding hiking experiences near the Denver metro area. Perched above Golden, the park lives up to its name—expect refreshing mountain breezes and panoramic views that stretch for miles across the Front Range and into the plains.

Parking at Windy Saddle is limited but well worth the early arrival. The overlook itself is a great stop for a quick photo op or picnic, but the real adventure begins when you hit the Beaver Brook Trail.

The trail winds along dramatic cliffs, through pine forests, and across rugged terrain that makes you feel much farther from civilization than you actually are. It’s moderately challenging—with rocky footing, a few steep climbs, and narrow passages—but it’s incredibly rewarding. If you’re looking for solitude and stunning vistas without having to drive hours into the mountains, this is the place.

Wildflowers in the spring and vibrant colors in the fall make this trail a year-round gem. Just be sure to bring water, grippy footwear, and maybe a trekking pole for balance—this trail is natural and unspoiled, which means it’s also unpaved and untamed in the best way.

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Windy Saddle Park and Beaver Brook Trail offer a perfect escape into Colorado’s wild beauty. Highly recommended for hikers looking for challenge, views, and that “classic...

Windy Saddle Park is a trailhead halfway up Lookout Mountain, in Golden. As of this week, (Christmastime 2020), the trail is mostly covered with densely packed snow. Wear boots; my Puma trainers were no match for the ice. Shortly in, the trail splits into two: the left heads towards Lookout, a lovely hike I'm sure; the right fork has warning signs. Danger danger, not for the faint of heart. 10 miles in, one way, you're hiking along cliffs the whole way. Bring food, water, and a flare gun. Not to be taken lightly. Oh boy, and they were not exaggerating. If you love an intense hike, a short drive from Denver, this is the place. You're hiking over scree, it's a landslide frozen in time; there are boulders that you almost certainly have to climb in order to pass. The view is beautiful, and the hike is rigorous. ...

I really liked this place to hike. It wasnt a tough walk and many beautiful views as we were walking up the side of a mountain. In one of the pics, you can see highway 6 winding through the mountains below and in another pic, you can see the city of Golden. There was quite alot of smoke in the air today due to the wildfires on the western slope. Without knowing, we hiked up to the Beotcher Mansion which was built over 100 years ago. Was a pretty cool building. Was a very nice hike but not alot of parking at this trail head. I think you will like it but you may have to park a little distance away if the parking lot is full. There was a few more parking spots south of the trailhead on the side of the road, which we were lucky to find a parking spot. Just get there early and you shoud be...