Historically a wagon road for prospectors heading west, the natural surface multiple use Apex Trail rises from the outskirts of Golden, CO to the top of Lookout Mountain. Recent directional restrictions apply for bicycling, see park signage.
Point of Interest
Historically a wagon road for prospectors heading west, the natural surface multiple use Apex Trail rises from the outskirts of Golden, CO to the top of Lookout Mountain. Recent directional restrictions apply for bicycling, see park signage.
Length: 3.3 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Greenway
Additional Trail Types: Multiple use/directional restrictions on odd days
Agency: City, Town, or County
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
Portions of Apex Trail have directional restrictions for bicycles on odd days.
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: Near Golden in Apex Park, joins Heritage Square Center to the top of Lookout Mountain.
County: Jefferson
State: CO
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
Main trailhead is located in Golden, Colorado on the northeast corner of the Heritage Square parking lot (US Highway 40 and at County Road 93).
Average Grade: -
Maximum Grade: -
Elevation High: -
Elevation Low: -
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: -
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil, Compacted
Additional Surfaces: Crushed Rock, Gravel, Rock, boulders, Rock, smooth, Soil, compacted
Year Designated: 1978
