| Bird Watching |
| | Barr Lake | | Channel catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass, rainbow trout, walleye, bluegill, wiper and tiger muskie are among the species Colorado Division of Wildlife has stocked at Barr Lake. All boats are restricted to the north half of the lake and to motors that are 10 horsepower or less.. | |
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| | Barr Lake State Park | | This park is a nature enthusiasts dream. Over 300 species of birds have been spotted here. This is a quiet lake, boats with electric trolling motors or gasoline motors of 10 horsepower or less are permitted on Barr Lake. There is no camping in this State Park. | |
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| | Blue Grouse Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 0.7 miles long and rated as "easy". The elevation is 8,700 feet. | |
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| | Buffalo Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 1.2 miles long and rated as "moderate". | |
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| | Burro Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 4.5 miles long and rated as "moderate". | |
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| | Chatfield Campground | | This campground contains 151 individual campsites versatile to all campers. It is located next to the Chatfield Lake. | |
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| | Chatfield Lake | | Boating, water skiing, sailing and swimming are among the park's most popular activities. | |
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| | Chatfield State Park | | The park includes camping, a full-service livery, miles of hiking and biking trails, a popular lake, the Chatfield marina and one of the most popular hot-air balloon launch areas on the Front Range. | |
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| | Crescent Meadows Trail | | Crescent Meadows Trail leads visitors 2.5 miles to the trailhead along Gross Dam Road within the Crescent Meadows portion of the State Park. | |
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| | Eldorado Canyon State Park | | Eldorado Canyon offers hiking trails for all abilities, rainbow and brook trout fishing, biking, sightseeing, spectacular views and wildlife. Eldorado Canyon is a day-use only park and does not offer camping. | |
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| | Elk Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 1.7 miles long and rated as "easy". | |
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| | Fowler Trail | | This trail, located within the Durango State Park, is an easy trail that provides a great place to watch rock climbers or simply enjoy views of the canyon. | |
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| | Golden Gate Canyon State Park | | Miles upon miles of mountain trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding and 155 campsites make Golden Gate Canyon accessible to everyone. Golden Gate Canyon is a great place for young anglers and fall color viewing. | |
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| | Horseshoe Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 1.8 miles long and rated as "easy to moderate". | |
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| | Lake Perimeter Trail | | This is an 8.8 mile trail that fully circles Lake Barr. It is open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Bikers should be equipped with thorn-resistant tires. | |
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| | Mule Deer Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 5.2 miles long and rated as "easy to moderate". | |
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| | Raccoon Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 2.5 miles long and rated as "moderate". | |
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| | Rattlesnake Gulch Trail | | The Rattlesnake Gulch Trail is a moderately difficult trail that leads 1.4 miles (one way) past spectacular views of the canyon and eastern plains to the historic Crags hotel ruin, 800 feet above the trailhead. | |
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| | Snowshoe Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 3.0 miles long and rated as "moderate". | |
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| | Streamside Trail | | This trail, located within the Eldorango Canyon State Park, is an easy half-mile hike (one way) along the South Bolder Creek. | |
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| Mammals |
| | Blue Grouse Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 0.7 miles long and rated as "easy". The elevation is 8,700 feet. | |
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| | Buffalo Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 1.2 miles long and rated as "moderate". | |
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| | Burro Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 4.5 miles long and rated as "moderate". | |
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| | Crescent Meadows Trail | | Crescent Meadows Trail leads visitors 2.5 miles to the trailhead along Gross Dam Road within the Crescent Meadows portion of the State Park. | |
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| | Daniels Park | | Most of the park is a Bison preserve and natural area where visitors can view the animals in a high-plains habitat. | |
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| | Elk Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 1.7 miles long and rated as "easy". | |
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| | Fowler Trail | | This trail, located within the Durango State Park, is an easy trail that provides a great place to watch rock climbers or simply enjoy views of the canyon. | |
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| | Genesee Park | | Genesee is Denver's largest mountain park containing 2,341 acres. Hiking, picnicking, sand volleyball, horseshoes, and hiking trails are a few of the recreational activities permitted here. | |
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| | Horseshoe Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 1.8 miles long and rated as "easy to moderate". | |
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| | Mule Deer Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 5.2 miles long and rated as "easy to moderate". | |
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| | Raccoon Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 2.5 miles long and rated as "moderate". | |
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| | Rattlesnake Gulch Trail | | The Rattlesnake Gulch Trail is a moderately difficult trail that leads 1.4 miles (one way) past spectacular views of the canyon and eastern plains to the historic Crags hotel ruin, 800 feet above the trailhead. | |
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| | Snowshoe Trail | | This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 3.0 miles long and rated as "moderate". | |
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| | Streamside Trail | | This trail, located within the Eldorango Canyon State Park, is an easy half-mile hike (one way) along the South Bolder Creek. | |
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| Wildlife Viewing In State Parks |
| | Eldorado Canyon State Park | | Eldorado Canyon offers hiking trails for all abilities, rainbow and brook trout fishing, biking, sightseeing, spectacular views and wildlife. Eldorado Canyon is a day-use only park and does not offer camping. | |
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| | Golden Gate Canyon State Park | | Miles upon miles of mountain trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding and 155 campsites make Golden Gate Canyon accessible to everyone. Golden Gate Canyon is a great place for young anglers and fall color viewing. | |
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