Golden Gate Canyon

State Park - Colorado

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is located in Gilpin and Jefferson counties northwest of Golden, Colorado. The 11,998-acre (48.55 km2) Front Range park established in 1960 has 36 miles (58 km) of hiking trails. Horse and bicycle travel is allowed on 22 miles (35 km). Wetland and riparian plant communities are found along Ralston, Nott and Deer creeks and small ponds within the park. Ponderosa pine, Rocky Mountain juniper, Douglas fir and aspen are found in forested areas. Commonly seen wildlife includes mule deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, Abert's squirrel and pine squirrel. Visitors also occasionally spot moose, which are increasing in the park. Common birds include turkey vulture, Steller's jay, Clark's nutcracker, mountain bluebird and mountain chickadee.

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Map of West Magnolia Designated Campsites in Arapaho National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).Arapaho - West Magnolia Campsites

Map of West Magnolia Designated Campsites in Arapaho National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Map of Cold Springs Campground and Cold Springs Picnic Area in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).Arapaho - Cold Springs Campground

Map of Cold Springs Campground and Cold Springs Picnic Area in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Map of Columbine Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).Arapaho - Columbine Campground

Map of Columbine Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Map of Mizpah Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).Arapaho - Mizpah Campground

Map of Mizpah Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Map of Pickle Gulch Group Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).Arapaho - Pickle Gulch Group Campground

Map of Pickle Gulch Group Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Map of Pickle Gulch Group Picnic Site in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).Arapaho - Pickle Gulch Picnic Site

Map of Pickle Gulch Group Picnic Site in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Map of West Chicago Creek Campground, Hells Hole Campground and Hells Hole Trailhead in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).Arapaho - West Chicago Creek Campground

Map of West Chicago Creek Campground, Hells Hole Campground and Hells Hole Trailhead in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Map of Kelly Dahl Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).Arapaho - Kelly Dahl Campground

Map of Kelly Dahl Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

brochures

Guide to Colorado State Parks. Published by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.Colorado State Parks - Guide 2018

Guide to Colorado State Parks. Published by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

Guide to Colorado State Recreation Lands. Published by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.Colorado State Parks - State Recreation Lands 2020

Guide to Colorado State Recreation Lands. Published by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

Colorado Fishing Guide. Published by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.Colorado State Parks - Fishing 2021

Colorado Fishing Guide. Published by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

Golden Gate Canyon SP https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gate_Canyon_State_Park Golden Gate Canyon State Park is located in Gilpin and Jefferson counties northwest of Golden, Colorado. The 11,998-acre (48.55 km2) Front Range park established in 1960 has 36 miles (58 km) of hiking trails. Horse and bicycle travel is allowed on 22 miles (35 km). Wetland and riparian plant communities are found along Ralston, Nott and Deer creeks and small ponds within the park. Ponderosa pine, Rocky Mountain juniper, Douglas fir and aspen are found in forested areas. Commonly seen wildlife includes mule deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, Abert's squirrel and pine squirrel. Visitors also occasionally spot moose, which are increasing in the park. Common birds include turkey vulture, Steller's jay, Clark's nutcracker, mountain bluebird and mountain chickadee.

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