Bridge into Golden – Lookout Mountain Climb loop from Wheat Ridge / Ward Road

Bridge into Golden – Lookout Mountain Climb loop from Wheat Ridge / Ward Road

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Bridge into Golden – Lookout Mountain Climb loop from Wheat Ridge / Ward Road

02:14

44.0km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Windy Saddle Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.73 km

Colorado Railroad Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum has been founded in the late 1950s by a private association. Today you can explore more than 100 railroad engines (both steam and diesel electric) and wagons from …

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9.83 km

Bridge into Golden

Highlight • Bridge

A place to pause after an uphill climb if heading west toward Golden on the trail.

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12.0 km

Tucker Gulch

Highlight • Gorge

Tucker Gulch, stretching for about eight miles, plays a significant role as a watershed running from east to west. It cuts through the prairie, situated roughly one mile north of …

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19.4 km

Windy Saddle Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

bathrooms

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19.9 km

Windy Saddle Park Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point offers amazing views of an open canyon (with a bathroom just in case). Many people drive up to this point, but they are missing the canyon hike on …

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19.9 km

From here you get amazing views out across Golden. This is also a popular sunset spot. There is a good mix of easy and quite steep trails here from Windy Saddle, so you have plenty of options to choose from.

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22.1 km

Lookout Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lookout mountain is the go-to climb for cyclists all over the area. The climb starts off moderately steep, levels off mid way, then picks back up at the top. Traffic …

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22.5 km

Lookout Mountain Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Lookout Mountain is easily the most popular and scenic road within the Denver vicinity. The road is well paved and offers continuous views of mountains and the city. After you …

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44.0 km

End point

Train Station

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