Chimney Gulch Trailhead — Attraction in Golden

7-26-15 This is a very nice trail with views of Golden and Denver. It is a steady uphill and pretty rocky, but not too steep. I made it a little past the crossing of the paved road in about an hour. It was Sunday afternoon. I saw four hikers and one uphill mountain biker. So it wasn't busy. You are passing by homes across the gully on the left until you reach the paved road. There were also parking spaces at the junction with the paved road if you want to start from there. The trail is well marked with signs naming the trail at the junction with a dirt road and at...

Yikes, black ice on the trail in 2-3 switchbacks as of 2/6/21 - I don't recommend riding when its been snowy. Much better spring and fall - summer can be brutally hot. Otherwise always a great training/technical uphill ride. String together during better weather with Apex and loop back down Heritage Pkwy. Riding up, Intermediate to advanced skills needed with a high level of fitness for the 2500' of climbing over about 3 miles. Riding down from the top of lookout is just...

I hiked this trail today from the parking lot by Hwy 6 all the way to Lookout Mountain Nature Center. If facing the mountain, it starts on the right side of the lot. Using my Garmin GPS watch, the trail is 3.8mi one way not 2.5mi as posted on City of Golden website. There is very little shade for the first 1.5-2mi so bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Saw a handful of bikers but you can hear them coming. Nice workout and scenery...