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Apex Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 592 Google reviews · Running trail in Golden, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Apex Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Horse riding, biking & hiking trails wind through forests, streams & steep grades to hilly views.
What runners say about Apex Park
“Bring lots of water, no water at all on the trail, only restrooms are in the parking lot (very clean though) Have fun and enjoy our states beauty.”
“Challenging inclines, beautiful views, forested trails, rocky paths, fun downhill rides, plenty of bridges, and a nice little stream.”
“Trail starting out is sunny, parts are shaded, little creek follows you up the trail.”
Went on July 4th, started about 8:30. Trail starting out is sunny, parts are shaded, little creek follows you up the trail. We took Apex to Enchanted Forest and came back around the loop to Apex Trail. Enchanted Forest was beautiful, much cooler with all the trees, path opens up a bit more.
I loved this hike!! The trails address very well maintained and with easy to follow signs. There are several different tails to follow with lots of opportunity to see wildlife. There is a lovely brook and some beautiful forest. I absolutely loved the enchanted forest! It opens into grassy fields and beautiful views.
Great open space area setup by Jefferson County. This park is not your normal neighborhood park, it's an open space park. So it's great for hike and mountain bikes, and a portion of the trail could be challenged.
This is a really nice place for a day hike, even for the kiddos. It's just a hop, skip and jump from Denver and plenty of trails to explore. There's quite a bit of open space, but also a lot of cover which was nice. We were there on a Friday and it wasn't terribly crowded although a Saturday or Sunday would bring more.
Trail conditions & character
“Also, Apex trail (there's a lot of other trails in the park) is really rocky and goes right through the gulch so there's little view and it gets cold easily.”
“Trail imo is more difficult in the beginning as there are lots of rocks to climb over, but still doable.”
“Also, Apex trail (there's a lot of other trails in the park) is really rocky and goes right through the gulch so there's little view and it gets cold easily.”
“I’ve always been intimidated by Apex but finally crushed out the loop on a Tuesday afternoon.”
“Trail starting out is sunny, parts are shaded, little creek follows you up the trail.”
“Bring lots of water, no water at all on the trail, only restrooms are in the parking lot (very clean though) Have fun and enjoy our states beauty.”
Plan your run at Apex Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitejeffco.us
- Phone+1 303-271-5925
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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