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Chimney Gulch

Location: Golden, Colorado
Ride Type: Out and Back
Trail Type: Single Track 100%
Distance: 6.00 miles (9.65 KM)
Duration: 1 - 2 Hours
Elevation Gain: 1200 Feet (366 Meters)
Climbing: Long
Skill Level: Weekend Warriors
User Density: not specified.

Ride Summary:
Climb and descent. Access to the trail from several spots, best to park at bottom and ride up.

Trail Description:
Singletrack steady climb up Chimney Gulch, out of Golden. Crosses Lookout Mountain Road twice. Trail is linkable with Apex Park. No trail traffic. Best ride is to out and back Chimney Gulch with Apex Park.

How to get there:
Golden, CO: Lookout Mountain Road. No trailhead, parking for 3 to 4 cars on the left after +/- 1.0 miles on Lookout Mountain Road. Or park up top where trail crosses Lookout Mt.. Road.

Additional Notes:
Altitude and climbing will get your heart rate up.