18 Outdoors - Other to Explore in Jefferson County
Checkout places to visit in Jefferson County
Jefferson CountyJefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. This county and the surrounding area has plenty of attractions for all different interests.
Popular Activities And Trips in Jefferson County
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Outdoors - Other to Explore in Jefferson County
Apex TrailApex Trail lies Just minutes away from the city, lies a nice respite from the Metro- a 3.30-mile greenway type trail gaining up to 1,500 feet in elevation. It was designated as one of America’s prized national recreation trails in 1978, Apex Trail continues to awe various bikers, runners, and hikers alike on its spectacular singletrack moderate difficulty trail.
Beaver Brook TrailBeaver Brook Trail is actually a small system of trails that sit very close to the front range of the Denver Metro area. It is a challenging hiker only trail connecting Windy Saddle Park, Clear Creek Canyon Park, and Denver Mountain Parks' Genesee Mountain Park. Distances range from 4 miles up to 20+ as out an out-and-back, and you can change your experience wildly from easy to very difficult.
Chatfield State ParkChatfield State Park is a state park located in Douglas and Jefferson counties of Colorado. This beautiful Denver park is popular with hikers, boaters, campers, bikers, fishermen, and picnickers. The park also features a full service marina, stable concession, off leash dog walking area, and a summer-time swim beach.
Clear Creek Canyon ParkClear Creek Canyon Park offers unique recreation experiences among its steep canyon walls and fast flowing creek. With the opening of a segment of the Peaks to Plains Trail, bicycles are allowed in the canyon for the first time. This project also includes the first suspension bridge in Jefferson County. This pedestrian-only crossing of Clear Creek near Tunnel 1 connects hikers with the restored wooden flume of the Welch Ditch on the south side of the creek.
Clear Creek TrailThis 6.5-mile family-friendly urban trail winds through the scenic Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, providing conservation benefits and recreational opportunities including biking, kayaking and bird watching.The Clear Creek Trail connects with another major metro area trail the South Platte River Trail.
Corwina ParkA majestic leisure park, which boats this short 2.4 mile hike to panoramic views of Colorado's Front Range mountains. Situated in a canyon 24 miles west of Denver, the park occupies the riparian corridor surrounding an oxbow on Bear Creek. Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir dominate the south-facing slope of Bear Creek Canyon while mixed shrubs comprise the north slope vegetation.
Dedisse ParkDedisse Park is a Denver Mountain Park located in Jefferson County, Colorado. Lots of pretty trails mostly inclined. Beautiful rock outcroppings, river to fish in, next to golf course, clean picnic areas. Out houses near picnic area. Colorado's first mountain golf course, the Evergreen Golf Course, was constructed here in 1925, which features the rustic lodge Keys on the Green restaurant.
Deer Creek Canyon ParkDeer Creek Canyon Park is located in the southwestern part of the Denver metropolitan area about 27 miles from downtown Denver. It is a foothills park with the entrance and trailhead parking at the edge of an upscale suburban subdivision. It has seven trails with a total length of 11 miles.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park Golden Gate Canyon State Park is the ideal outdoor getaway perfect for a day or week-long excursion. The 12,119-acre Front Range park established in 1960 has 42 miles of hiking trails. Facilities include a visitor center, over 100 campsites and 125 picnic sites. Commonly seen wildlife includes mule deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, Abert's squirrel and pine squirrel.
Golden History ParkThe Golden History Park is a three-acre outdoor learning lab with historic and reproduction buildings that replicate a 19th-century mountain homestead.The Museum features programming spaces, a hands-on gallery for families with young children, and dynamic new exhibits that highlight the City’s collection of historic objects.
Goose Creek TrailheadThe Goose Creek trailhead is easily reached from Bozeman or Livingston Montana. It is accessed by exiting Interstate 90 about 7 miles east of Bozeman at Exit 316, the Trail Creek exit. The landscape is surreal. The forest is lush and the rock formations are striking.
Hildebrand Ranch ParkHildebrand Ranch was a large cattle ranch and farm along Deer Creek southwest of Denver. After remaining in the hands of the Hildebrand family for more than a century, the ranch was condemned by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1971 for the construction of Chatfield Reservoir. The ranch sits on land that had been used for thousands of years as hunting, gathering, and camping grounds by Native inhabitants including the Ute, Cheyenne and Arapaho.
Mason Creek Trail Mason Creek Trail is mostly smooth doubletrack with very moderate grades. About a half mile into the trail, you'll hike through a stunning aspen grove, which is worth the trip in and of itself. Soon the trail narrows, becomes rocky, and begins to follow a creek. The final few miles are relatively unremarkable doubletrack that terminates in the parking lot.
Matthews / Winters ParkMatthews/Winters Park, which is part of the Jefferson County Open Space system, is proof that you do not have to go far from the city to enjoy the mountains. You can explore the old headstones along the Village Walk. A creek weaves through the park, feeding the fragrant wild plums and willows. The trails are not too difficult, though the Morrison Slide is a bit of a climb.
Meyer Ranch ParkThis amazing place is considered to be the jewel in the crown of the Jefferson County. Hti beautiful park offers peaceful strolls through wildflower-laden meadows, lodgepole pine forests and aspen groves. Winter snow brings out cross country skiers and sledders to a hill overlooking U.S. Route 285.
Staunton State ParkStaunton is Colorado's newest state park, offering breathtaking views, rich Colorado history, diverse plant and wildlife, rock climbing and several miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. It includes dramatic rock outcroppings, several streams and a waterfall. Staunton State Park's varied geology, soils, water features, and climate support rare and unexpected plant communities and a rich diversity of wildlife.
Two Ponds National Wildlife RefugeTwo Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is the smallest urban unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System. . The refuge consists of 72.2 acres of land, including 63.2 acres of uplands, 9.0 acres of wetlands, and three small ponds. It offers visitors many activities, including hiking, guided tours, and group educational opportunities.
Windy SaddleWindy Saddle Park is a 400-acre Jefferson County Open Space located on Lookout Mountain perched above Golden, CO. There is a small trail system connected to Lookout Mountain Nature Center located in the adjacent Denver Mountain Parks Lookout Mountain Preserve, as well as a steep multi-use trail that leads all the way down the mountain to Hwy 93 in Golden below.