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Apex Park

• Even Calendar Dates (2nd, 4th, etc.) = Bikes only, no hikers or equestrians • Odd Calendar Dates (1st, 3rd, etc.) = Hikers and equestrians only, no bikes

Important Jeffco Park Use Updates Jan-Dec 2025:
  • All users of Jeffco parks (both free trips and paid for courses) must carry with them a copy of the CMC-Jeffco Permit or a yellow permit tag 
  • The permit can be found at this link
  • Permit tags can be picked up at the CMC Basecamp office (T-Th 10am-6pm) 
  • ONLY ONE GROUP may use a trail system at a time. Group size is limited to 14 participants, including guides/instructors. 
  • A trail system includes that entire area of that park - ie, if a group begins a hike on the east side of North Table, another group may not hold another hike on the west side of North Table.
  • Blackout dates - No CMC trips may take place on the following dates: 
    • Memorial Day Weekend - May 24-26; Father’s Day – June 15;  Juneteenth – June 19; Independence Day Weekend – July 4-6; Labor Day Weekend – Aug 30-Sept 1 

For further information and any restrictions see:  Apex Park | Jefferson County, CO (jeffco.us)

Directions to parking lot:  Apex Trailhead - Google Maps

Alternate title data:

Apex and Enchanted Forest Trail Loop - 5.5 miles - 1243 ft elevation gain

Apex and Pick N' Sledge Trail - 6.7 miles - 1473 ft elevation gain

Pick N Sledge and Grubstake Loop Trail - 5.0 miles - 1197 ft elevation gain

Apex and Pick N Sledge Loop - 3.9miles - 997 ft elevation gain

Apex Open Space Complete Loop Trail - 8.8 miles - 2007 ft elevation gain

Windy Saddle Park/Apex Park Connector Trail - 7 miles one way - 700 ft elevation gain

To review the Trip Leader Checklist see:  Shared R:P+Trip Leader Activity Checklists - Google Docs

  • Land Manager: Jefferson County Open Space
  • Parking Permit Required: Other
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 14
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 14
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Apex Trailhead 121 County Highway 93 Golden, CO 80401
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  • Apex Trailhead - Apex and Enchanted Forest Trail Loop
  • Apex Trailhead - Apex and Pick N' Sledge Trail
  • Apex Trailhead - Pick N Sledge and Grubstake Loop Trail
  • Apex Trailhead - Apex and Pick N Sledge Loop
  • Apex Trailhead - Apex Open Space Complete Loop Trail
  • Apex Trailhead - Windy Saddle Park/Apex Park Connector Trail
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