+ +
COTREX is a project by the Colorado DNR and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
About the Project | Donate | Contact
Terms | Privacy | About
Colorado Trail Explorer
Any Activity
Hiking
Biking
Horseback Riding
Motorcycle Riding
ATV Riding
OHV Riding (>50”)
Nordic Skiing
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing

Burro Loop Trail to Windy Peak

Featured Route
in Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Rocky Mountains, Front Range
  • Total Length
    6.4mi
  • Ascent
    1,823ft
  • Difficulty
    Moderate

The Burro Trail is a moderate 6.4 mile loop trail that begins at the Bridge Creek trailhead.  The trail is shaded by Aspen, Willow, Adler,and Blue Spruce trees. At mile 2.6 you have the option of climbing to Windy Peak, where you have a 360-degree view of the mountains. Trail intersects the Mountain Lion trail.

Get Here
  • Hiking
  • Nordic Skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Loop
  • Geology
  • Scenic
  • Wildflowers
  • Wildlife
Photos
Elevation Profile
Loading…
Timeline
1
Bridge Creek Trailhead
Trailhead
Start Hiking (Follow Signs for Burro Loop)
For ¾mi
Burro Trail, Mountain Lion Trail
2
Follow Signs to begin the Burro Loop
Continue Hiking
For 2.3mi
Mountain Lion Trail, Burro Trail, Burro Spur to Windy Peak Trail
3
Overlook

A beautiful overlook with great views

4
Trail to Windy Peak (optional)
5
Windy Peak Summit

A beautiful summit with great views

Continue Hiking
For 3¼mi
Burro Spur to Windy Peak Trail, Mountain Lion Spur to Windy Peak Trail, Burro Trail, Mountain Lion Trail
6
Open Meadows

A beautiful open area with great views

Weather
View 7 Day Forecast on weather.gov
Trip Reports
Burro Loop - Windy Peak Trail DaniReigh DaniReigh · Burro Loop- Fall ddnich ddnich · Beautiful scenery ShannonB303 ShannonB303 ·
Terms | Privacy | Legend | HelpRoads © OpenStreetMap A project by Colorado DNR + CPW + Natural Atlas