2.2 km away
Golden Cliffs Loop
Climb to the panoramic top of North Table Mountain near Golden.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 189 m
- Descent
- 189 m
What this popular trail network lacks in quality it makes up for in accessibility.
Trail Running Moderate
North Table Mountain is one of the key after work hot spots for residents in and around Golden. Easily accessible off of Highway 93 or from a variety of trailheads in Golden, North Table Mountain not only sees hikers and trail runners, but mountain bikers, dog walkers, and equestrians as well. The singletrack shows the signs of this wear, with rutted sections and a lot of trail braiding.
While some sections of trail are very worn, others have seen more recent maintenance and exhibit the classic characteristics of Front Range singletrack: steep, switchbacked climbs, technical rock challenges, and fast—but short—descents.
This trail network is worth running if only for the views from the tops of the cliffs ringing North Table Mountain, providing beautiful vistas of the greater Denver area, and the mountains rising up from the plains.
While definitely not the best singletrack trail in the area, if you're looking for a quit hit of dirt after you clock out for the day, North Table Mountain just might be the perfect fix.
Moderate
2.2 km away
Climb to the panoramic top of North Table Mountain near Golden.
Moderate Trail Running
3.4 km away
Challenging ascent of Lookout Mountain from its base in the town of Golden.
Difficult Trail Running
21 routes · Trail Running