Hayden Green Mountain Park
Lakewood, Colorado
Mountain Bike
With more than 2,400 acres of open space, William Frederick Hayden Park on Green Mountain is the second largest park in Lakewood. The park features a challenging network of multi-use trails. The summit, at 6,800 feet, offers unique and stunning views of the Denver metropolitan area to the east, as well as high mountain peaks to the west. Since 1972, the majority of William Frederick Hayden Park was donated by, or purchased from, the Hayden Family. Once home to the buffalo, this park now provides rich habitat for a diverse array of wildlife, including coyotes, hawks, rattlesnakes, bluebirds, rabbit, mule deer and an occasional mountain lion.
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William F. Hayden Park on Green Mountain
With over 2,400 acres of open space, William Frederick Hayden Park on Green Mountain is the second largest park in Lakewood. The park features a challenging network of multi-use trails.
https://www.lakewoodco.gov/Local-Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Parks-Forestry-and-Open-Space/A-to-Z-Park-List/William-F.-Hayden-Park-on-Green-MountainNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Lakewood, Colorado
- Head north on S Wadsworth Blvd toward W Center Ave (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto W Alameda Ave (2.8 mi)
- Continue onto W Alameda Pkwy (1.7 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(358 ft)
Located at 1000 S. Rooney Rd. (Multiple access points on Alameda Pkwy. and Rooney Rd.) Lakewood, CO 80228
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