White Ranch Park

The largest park in the Jeffco Open Space system, White Ranch Park has 20-plus miles of multi-use trails over both gentle and rugged terrain. Natural-surface trails crisscross the property with the exception of two Sensitive Areas, including Ralston Buttes, which can be accessed only by permit.

Site Link: https://www.jeffco.us/DocumentCenter/View/9387/White-Ranch-Park-Map

Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/TH5V

Hiking Route: 7.5 miles RT with 1,400' elevation gain. A good loop hike in this scenic, expansive JeffCo park. Starting from the east TH, we'll go Belcher Hill > Maverick > Longhorn > Shorthorn and then back to Belcher. Gain most elevation in the first 3 miles.

  • Length: 7.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
  • Land Manager: Jefferson County Open Space
  • Parking Permit Required: Other
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 14
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 14
Map
21827 West 56th Avenue Golden CO, 80403
Activities

Upcoming Activities

Sun, Apr 28, 2024

Scenario Session – White Ranch Park

Volunteer Leadership Field trip: Trip Leader School
This class is only for those who are interested in pursuing becoming a CMC trip
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Apr 26
CMC State
Julie Smith
Tue, Apr 30, 2024

Ascending Hikes – White Ranch Park

Hiking Trip
This is the first of THIS Ascending hikes series. We will ascend the Belcher Hill
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Apr 28
Denver
Holly Myers
Mon, Sep 16, 2024

Octo Hike – White Ranch Park

Hiking Trip
This is an Octogenarian (Octo) Hike for those who have aged out of normal CMC
Difficulty: Easy
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration opens Aug 16
John O'Leary
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  • Belcher Hill to Sawhill Campground
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