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Chimney Gulch TH


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Chimney Gulch TH

Open for hiking, biking, and snowshoeing. Can continue on into Lookout Mountain Park, to the Beaverbrook Trail, to Apex Park, or up stairs to view nearby Mt Zion.

Important Jeffco Park Use Updates Jan-Dec 2025:
  • All users of Jeffco parks (both free trips and paid for courses) must carry with them a copy of the CMC-Jeffco Permit or a yellow permit tag 
  • The permit can be found at this link
  • Permit tags can be picked up at the CMC Basecamp office (T-Th 10am-6pm) 
  • ONLY ONE GROUP may use a trail system at a time. Group size is limited to 14 participants, including guides/instructors. 
  • A trail system includes that entire area of that park - ie, if a group begins a hike on the east side of North Table, another group may not hold another hike on the west side of North Table.
  • Blackout dates - No CMC trips may take place on the following dates: 
    • Memorial Day Weekend; Father’s Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day Weekend; Labor Day Weekend. 

For further information and any restrictions see:  Windy Saddle Park.

Directions to parking lot:  Chimney Gulch Trailhead - Google Maps

Alternate Title data:

Chimney Gulch Trail - 2.4 miles - 1150' gain

Chimney Gulch to Mt Zion Lookout - 3.5 miles, 1500' gain 

Chimney Gulch to Lookout Mt - 6.7 miles - 1800' gain

Chimney Gulch to Apex Park - 7.3 miles - 2000' gain

Chimney Gulch to Genesee Park - 12 miles - 3400' gain

To review the Trip Leader Checklist see:  Shared R:P+Trip Leader Activity Checklists - Google Docs

  • Land Manager: Jefferson County Open Space
  • Parking Permit Required: Other
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 14
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 14
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  • Chimney Gulch TH - Chimney Gulch Trail
  • Chimney Gulch TH - Chimney Gulch and Mt Zion Lookout
  • Chimney Gulch TH to Lookout Mountain
  • Chimney Gulch TH to Apex Park
  • Chimney Gulch TH to Genesee Mountain Park
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