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White Ranch Park


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White Ranch Park

The largest park in the Jeffco Open Space system, White Ranch Park has 20-plus miles of multi-use trails over both gentle and rugged terrain. Natural-surface trails crisscross the property with the exception of two Sensitive Areas, including Ralston Buttes, which can be accessed only by permit.

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 

Site Link: https://www.jeffco.us/DocumentCenter/View/9387/White-Ranch-Park-Map

Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/TH5V

Alternate title - 

Rawhide Trail - 5 miles - 1000 ft elevation gain

Belcher Hill to Sawhill Campground - 7.5 miles - 1,400' elevation gain. 

A good loop hike in this scenic, expansive JeffCo park. Starting from the east TH, we'll go Belcher Hill > Maverick > Longhorn > Shorthorn and then back to Belcher. Gain most elevation in the first 3 miles.

  • Length: 7.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
  • 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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21827 West 56th Avenue Golden CO, 80403
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  • White Ranch Park - Belcher Hill to Sawhill Campground
  • White Ranch Park - Rawhide Trail
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