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Windy Saddle Park Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,923 Google reviews · Running trail in Golden, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Distance
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- Shade
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- Access
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Confirmed from Windy Saddle Park Trailhead'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.
Mountainous park offering 3.5 miles of hiking & biking trails & a launching point for hang gliders.
What runners say about Windy Saddle Park Trailhead
“Really nice park with some trails and a lot of great pull offs with beautiful overlooks of the city and mountains.”
“About 3/4 of a mile is where you’ll encounter high 2 low 3 rock scrambling with moderate exposure (100-200 feet of drop) The trail is easy to follow and well marked.”
Review: Windy Saddle Park & Beaver Brook Trail – A Must-Hike in the Front Range Windy Saddle Park and the Beaver Brook Trail offer one of the most scenic and rewarding hiking experiences near the Denver metro area.
I come from a state a LOT closer to sea level so the lack of oxygen at the higher levels made me think I was gonna need CPR! Lol! This is a very nice little park about 25 to 30 minutes outside of Denver. It's surrounded by gorgeous views and scenery.
Gorgeous views and scenery. At least three hiking trails to choose from. Slow, easy drive uphill. Climb the steps for nice views of Denver, the Golden flat tops and the surrounding mountains and wildflowers. Bring water and a hat. as it does get very hot in the summer.
For a hike this amazing so close to Denver it can only get 5 stars. It is a deceiving trail which starts out gently up and no terrain problems. About 3/4 of a mile is where you’ll encounter high 2 low 3 rock scrambling with moderate exposure (100-200 feet of drop) The trail is easy to follow and well marked.
Trail conditions & character
“Some of the best views of Boulder, Denver, etc and Eastern Colorado that you're going to get without a park pass or driving an hour further into the mountains.”
“Park at the parking lot where the Beaver Brook Trailhead begins and that’s where you’ll find these views right off the parking lot.”
“It’s moderately challenging—with rocky footing, a few steep climbs, and narrow passages—but it’s incredibly rewarding.”
“I come from a state a LOT closer to sea level so the lack of oxygen at the higher levels made me think I was gonna need CPR!”
Plan your run at Windy Saddle Park Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitejeffco.us
- Phone(303) 271-5925
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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