Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Hike times are staggered so that everyone will be back at the
Red Barn in time for the after-hike party with great food and beverages,
door prizes, awards for top-fundraisers, and music.

 Easy Hikes:  check-in at 10:30 am 

Mountain Lion/Burro Trail Loop (2.75 miles)

Starting from the Nott Creek Trailhead this trail has beautiful views of forested mountainsides, several creek crossings on small wooden bridges, and a backcountry shelter. Traveling through a streamside area, the willow and alder are great habitat for a variety of songbirds, as well as a showcase for fall colors.  The trail includes a variety of gradual ups and downs.   The easy hiking groups may stop often to observe and learn about nature. 

Visitor Center Interpretive trail (.4 mile loop)

This trail is wheelchair accessible and wraps around a pond with great nature information.  The Visitor Center also features great displays about the natural and cultural history of the area. 

Moderate Hikes:  check-in at 9:30 am

Burro Trail Loop (4.0 miles)

Starting at Nott Creek Trailhead, moderate hikes have a variety of loop options on the Burro and Mountain Lion trails.  Hikes travel through a variety of ecosystems, including lodge pole pine forest, several bridged creek crossings, large boulders, and an option to take a 1⁄2 mile spur trail to the top of Windy Peak. 

Difficult Hikes:   check-in at 9:00 am

Mountain Lion/Windy Peak Loop (6.7 miles)  or Blue Grouse/Black Bear/Mule Deer Loop  (6.5 miles)

The difficult hikes have a variety of terrain with up and down through rocky sections and great vistas along the way.