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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

Begins at Bridge Creek trail head.  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.

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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

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