Windy Saddle Park
A Jefferson County Park located in Golden, CO that connects to Genesee Mountain Park and Clear Creek Canyon Park.
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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
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The permit can be found at this link
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Permit tags can be picked up at the CMC Basecamp office (T-Th 10am-6pm)
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ONLY ONE GROUP may use a trail system at a time. Group size is limited to 14 participants, including guides/instructors.
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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.
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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
- Nat Geo Trails Illustrated Colorado #100
- Morrison and Evergreen Quads
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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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