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Chimney Gulch Trail is in the Jefferson County trail system and is connected to the Windy Saddle Trail and Park. The trail climbs to 2,000 feet in 2.5 miles from Highway 6 to the summit at Lookout Mountain Nature Center.
Directions
Access the trail via Lookout Mountain Road west of Highway 6 and roadside parking on Highway 6 eastbound from State Highway 58.
Parking
Roadside Parking.
Difficulty
The trail is moderate to advanced and passes through grass prairie and pine forest, crossing streams at several places.
Wildlife
The Front Range of Colorado touches three distinct ecosystems – grassland prairie, pinyon-ponderosa woodlands and montane – that support a rich variety of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. Rabbit, hare, prairie dog, fox, coyote, badger, bobcat, mule deer, elk, black bear and mountain lion all call the Front Range their home.
Use of Trail
Bike Access: Yes
Please visit jeffco.us/open-space for information on regional trails outside Golden City limits.
