Golden Gate Canyon State Park

State park Golden, Colorado, United States

What to expect

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a 12,119-acre park with 42 miles of hiking trails, allowing horse and bicycle travel on 27 miles. The park features a variety of landscapes, including wetland and riparian plant communities, ponderosa pine, Rocky Mountain juniper, Douglas fir, and aspen forests. Visitors can spot wildlife such as mule deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, Abert's squirrel, and pine squirrel, as well as birds like turkey vulture, Steller's jay, and mountain bluebird. The park offers facilities including a visitor center, over 100 campsites, and 125 picnic sites, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts and families

Plan your family visit to the Golden Gate Canyon State Park with these blog insights 👇

Guide to Golden Gate Canyon State Park for Families

This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the park for hiking and fall colors, visited the visitor center and paid the $10 entrance fee

Highlights: We enjoyed the beautiful fall colors and the fun, kid-friendly trails ✨

11 Fun Things to Do to do in Colorado in Winter with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We went snowshoeing at Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Highlights: It was a fun winter activity on our visit to Colorado ✨