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Golden Gate Canyon State Park Trails & Conditions

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a mountain bike trail network in the Boulder, Golden & Nederland area, with 19 featured trails tracked here for daily conditions, the 7-day outlook, and the best time to ride.

16 featured trails elevation 7,598–9,498 ft in Boulder, Golden & Nederland

Is Golden Gate Canyon State Park rideable right now?

Right now about 15 of 16 Golden Gate Canyon State Park trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

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Riding right now
15 of 16 trails riding well
Tacky / good 15Soft — ride gently 1
Air quality
AQI 80 · Moderate
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 9 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
15Today1Sat0Sun0Mon1Tue1Wed2Thu2Fri2Sat
Trails are riding well today. Rain Saturday (about 12 mm) is likely to soften things, so aim to ride before then.
Temperature this week
Lower trails5,174–7,733 ft
43°typical 53°–78°F91°
High country7,848–10,404 ft
34°typical 46°–71°F82°
30°50°70°90°
Trail soil & drainage
Loam 44%Decomposed granite 31%Mixed 25%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park FAQ

When will Golden Gate Canyon State Park dry out?

It depends on recent rain and the soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Golden Gate Canyon State Park trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day. See the 10-day outlook →

How many mountain bike trails are in Golden Gate Canyon State Park?

Golden Gate Canyon State Park has 16 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions. It's part of the Boulder, Golden & Nederland riding area in Colorado.

Where is Golden Gate Canyon State Park?

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a mountain bike trail network in the Boulder, Golden & Nederland area of Colorado, running from about 7,598–9,498 ft. Open the live map for trailheads, GPX, and today's conditions on each trail. Open the live map →

Is Golden Gate Canyon State Park too muddy to ride after rain?

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace. After a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy, so the live read above shows which are rideable before you drive out. Check the live conditions →

What is the best day this week to ride Golden Gate Canyon State Park?

Based on the 10-day outlook, Friday looks best, with about 15 of 16 Golden Gate Canyon State Park trails expected to ride well. The outlook chart above shows the full 10 days so you can time your ride.

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