The Clear Creek White Water Park is appropriate for paddlers proficient on fast moving, cold water. It’s free, and at your own risk!

Yes, people fish in Clear Creek! Put your waders on and try your luck. You’ll probably have better luck west of the kayak course.

The columnar basalt in this area is very popular with easy to moderate routes. Climbers refer to it as Golden Cliffs. Parking and trail head is at the end of Perry Parkway.

At times when you are driving around Golden, you look up and the sky is full of paragliders! Mt. Zion is a very popular departure point. Golden has several outfits that cater to the first-timer, as well as advanced training for the more experienced adventurers. Hang-gliders participate, too!

Popular mountain biking spots include Chimney Gulch, North Table Mountain, and Apex Park (be sure to pay attention to permissible riding days and routes).

We have lots of hiking trails too. Most of North and South Table Mountains are Open Space, and several trails lead west into the Mountains.

Pine Cliff Stables offers horseback rides that give you scenic views without having to travel far into the Rockies. Located north of Golden.

The Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum is the first and only museum in the U.S. dedicated to the heroism, technology, culture and spirit of mountaineering. Learn about the world of mountain and rock climbing. Located at 10th and Washington.