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This information is a public record of the 1978 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Apex Trail

City, Town, or County Frontcountry Trail
  • Length
    3.3 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back
 (1 review)

Historically a wagon road for prospectors heading west, the natural surface multiple use Apex Trail rises from the outskirts of Golden, CO to the top of Lookout Mountain. Recent directional restrictions apply for bicycling, see park signage.

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Location: Near Golden in Apex Park, joins Heritage Square Center to the top of Lookout Mountain.

  • States: Colorado
  • Counties: Jefferson

Historically a wagon road for prospectors heading west, the natural surface multiple-use Apex Trail rises from the outskirts of Golden, Colorado to the top of Lookout Mountain. Recent directional restrictions apply for bicycling, see park signage.

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Reviews

Matt Culpepper
Matt Culpepper
Dec 30, 2018
Apex Trail lollipop

Lollipop hike up the Apex Trail from Heritage Park (east trailhead) to Lookout Mtn Rd. Other half-loop of lollipop is Enchanted Forest Trl. Hike total approximately 6mi and 1300ft. Enjoyable, quaint trail despite mountain bikes and many other hikers. Trail is a steady climb up Lena (Apex) Gulch but not difficult for a Colorado hiker. Several other trails connect from Apex Trl for various combinations of loops, out-and-backs, or lollipops.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/Walking Snow, snowshoeing

Other Activities

  • Snow, snow play general

Public Contact

Thea Rock
Jefferson County Open Space, Colorado
700 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden,, CO 80401
(303) 271-5925

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): --
  • Elevation (high): --
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Soil
  • Surfaces (additional): Rock, boulders, Rock, crushed, Rock, smooth, Soil
  • Tread Width (average): 0"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): --
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  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
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  • Certified as an NRT
    Nov 12, 1978
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