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Centennial Cone Loop
Hiking Trail
Hard
16.76 mi
2,609 ft
A gorgeous loop circumnavigating Centennial Cone.
Centennial Cone is renowned as one of the most beautiful trails close to Golden. This 17-mile loop provides a near-backcountry experience as it circumnavigates the eponymous cone. The trail passes through grasslands and forests, hugging the mountainsides on narrow benches and rolling through the flats.
The singletrack at Centennial Cone is known for its modern, high-quality trail construction that both minimizes erosion and provides a fantastic trail experience for all trail users. As a result, this loop is extremely popular with hikers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and equestrians.
In order to reduce trail use conflicts, Centennial Cone utilizes an alternating use schedule: hiking and horseback riding are allowed on odd-numbered dates, while biking is permitted on even-numbered dates.
Also, note that the park implements seasonal closures for elk calving from February 1 through mid-June and for hunting from December 1 through January 31 annually, affecting access to certain areas of the park.
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Written by Greg Heil
Centennial Cone is renowned as one of the most beautiful trails close to Golden. This 17-mile loop provides a near-backcountry experience as it circumnavigates the eponymous cone. The trail passes through grasslands and forests, hugging the mountainsides on narrow benches and rolling through the flats.
The singletrack at Centennial Cone is known for its modern, high-quality trail construction that both minimizes erosion and provides a fantastic trail experience for all trail users. As a result, this loop is extremely popular with hikers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and equestrians.
In order to reduce trail use conflicts, Centennial Cone utilizes an alternating use schedule: hiking and horseback riding are allowed on odd-numbered dates, while biking is permitted on even-numbered dates.
Also, note that the park implements seasonal closures for elk calving from February 1 through mid-June and for hunting from December 1 through January 31 annually, affecting access to certain areas of the park.
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway Climb | 1.81 mi | 666 ft | 6.9% |
| Travois Trail Climb | 0.27 mi | 151 ft | 10.5% |
| Camino Perdido Climb | 1.14 mi | 459 ft | 7.6% |