Beaver Brook Trail via Windy Saddle Park

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.

Beaver Brook Trail:  

7 mile one way hike to Genesee Park Trail, but there are many great points you could turnaround to have a nice out-and-back at multiple distances and difficulties. This trail is limited to hiking traffic only, no mountain bikes. This trail is relatively flat (with high and low points within about 600’ of each other), but the rolling profile of the trail will provide a leg workout, especially over the longer distances.

After .2 miles, you'll come to a junction. Continue straight to stay on the Beaver Brook Trail. 

Dogs are welcome in Windy Saddle Park, and Beaver Brook Trail is probably the best hike to take your four legged friend on in this park as it is hikers only. Just be sure to keep your dog on a leash, as snakes are common in the summer months and a conflict between your dog and a snake will definitely change your afternoon.  

For more hiking at Windy Saddle Park, be sure to check out the Chimney Gulch Trail and Lookout Mountain Trail.