Mule Deer -> Coyote Trail Loop

A great mid-length trail run in Golden Gate Canyon

Trail Running Difficult

Distance: 9 km
Ascent: 326 m
Descent: 324 m
Duration: 1-2 hrs

Low Point: 2.6 km
High Point: 2.9 km
Gradient: 9˚

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a haven for hikers and runners, protecting some of the most beautiful terrain on the Colorado Front Range. The park is separated from the urban centers and metropolitan sprawl of the Denver area, but it's still only 14 miles up the road from the town of Golden.

Description

This almost 6-mile loop on the Mule Deer and Coyote Trails provides a fantastic medium-distance outing in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. This gorgeous loop offers varied terrain ranging from steep mountainsides, towering pine forests, whispering aspen groves, wide-open meadows, and panoramic views from high points. The climb up Coyote Trail is pretty steep, but the rest of the route is milder and flows along better.

Sources: https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/goldengateCanyon https://www.visitgolden.com/outdoors/parks/golden-gate-canyon-state-park/ https://www.uncovercolorado.com/state-parks/golden-gate-canyon/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GoldenGateCanyonStatePark