Windy Saddle Park

A Jefferson County Park located in Golden, CO that connects to Genesee Mountain Park and Clear Creek Canyon Park.

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:  Facilities • Jefferson County, CO • CivicEngage (jeffco.us)

Alternate title data:

Windy Saddle Park to Lookout Mountain - 2.9 miles - 524 ft elevation gain

Chimney Gulch through Windy Saddle via Beaver Brook Trail - 12.5 miles - 3400 ft elevation gain

Mount Zion Trail - 1.3 miles - 43 ft elevation gain

Windy Saddle Park to Genesee Park via Beaver Brook Trail - 10 miles - 2200 ft elevation gain

Windy Saddle Park/Apex Park Connector Trail - 4.7 miles one way, 700 ft elevation gain

  • Suitable Activities: Biking, Hiking, Snowshoeing
  • Seasons: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • 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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  • Nat Geo Trails Illustrated Colorado #100
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  • Windy Saddle Park to Lookout Mountain
  • Windy Saddle Park - Chimney Gulch through Windy Saddle via Beaver Brook Trail
  • Windy Saddle Park - Mount Zion Trail
  • Windy Saddle Park to Genesee Park via Beaver Brook Trail
  • Windy Saddle Park/Apex Park Connector Trail
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