Things to Do Outdoors in Golden

Golden is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts.  Most of the property on both Table Mountains have recently been purchased by Jefferson County Open Space, which means that they are open for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.  The walking trails along Clear Creek are very popular.  The Golden Parks provide tennis courts (Lions Park), batting cages (Ulysses Park), soccer and baseball fields (Ulysses).  Our golf course, Fossil Trace, has won design awards and offers breath-taking scenery.  The Splash water park is popular during the summer.  Many of our neighborhoods are hilly enough that you can get in a good mountain hike just by walking up the street.

The Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve is well worth visiting.  Located just above the city on Lookout Mountain, they have a beautiful facility, built largely of recycled materials.  Exhibits cover migrating birds and information about the ponderosa pine forest.  The center sits on a 110 acre property that includes several nature trails.  Learn more at their web site....

The Dinosaur Ridge people maintain a special trail on the west side of Fossil Trace, called the Triceratops Trail.  It's a bit difficult to find, but worth it, as the short walk leads you to some great fossils.  See their web site to get directions to the trail....


Paragliding over Golden

At times when you are driving around Golden, you look up and the sky is full of paragliders! Mt. Zion is a very popular departure point. Golden has several outfits that cater to the first-timer, as well as advanced training for the more experienced adventurers. Hang-gliders participate, too!

The Rocky Mountain Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association holds many events in Golden. For more information about this club for free flight enthusiasts, please visit www.rmhpa.org

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