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Genesee Park


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Genesee Park

This historic park is easy to access and provides a variety of hiking experiences. It also contains several Buffalo Herd Lookout locations, a campground, and the historic Chief Hosa Lodge. An experience camp for the blind also is available here.

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For further information and any restrictions see:  Genesee Park - City and County of Denver (denvergov.org)

Directions to parking lot (North TH):  Genesee Park - Google Maps

Directions to parking lot (South TH):  39°42'09.0"N 105°17'17.1"W - Google Maps

Directions to CDOT I-70 Rest Area and Parking near the Buffalo Herd Underpass: Directly south and east of I-70 Exit #254  (39.709439689506844, -105.29420253181043)

Alternate title data:

  • Chavez and Beaver Brook Trail Loop - 5 miles - 1122 ft elevation gain
  • Genesee Beaver Brook Trail - 6.3 miles - 1420 ft elevation gain
  • Genesee Mountain Trail Outer Loop - 3.5 miles - 456 ft elevation gain
  • Geneses Mountain Park

This is Denver Mountain Parks' oldest and largest property. The Park straddles I-70, and is linked by Moss Rock Rd overpass and Genesee Road. 

  • Suitable Activities: Exploring Nature, Hiking
  • Seasons: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • Land Manager: Denver Mountain Parks
  • Parking Permit Required: Other
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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North: 26771 Genesee Ln, Golden, CO 80401
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  • Genesee Park - North TH
  • Genesee Park - South TH
  • Genesee Park - Chavez and Beaver Brook Trail Loop
  • Genesee Park - Genesee Mountain Trail Outer Loop
  • Genesee Park - Geneses Mountain Park
  • Genesee Park - Genesee Beaver Brook Trail
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