Challenging inclines, beautiful views, forested trails, rocky paths, fun downhill rides, plenty of bridges, and a nice little stream. A relaxing place to ride, run, and hike!

Best place in Golden area for walking, hiking, running, biking, dog walking or just sightseeing on a stroll through the foothills

FYI (from the Jeffco website):ADVISORY: Starting September 10, management changes at Apex Park. You must know the calendar date to safely use the park. Affected trails include: Enchanted Forest, Magic Mountain, Poco Calle, Rocker, Paydirt, and Smelter.•   Even Calendar Dates (2nd, 4th, etc.) = Bikes only, no hikers or equestrians•   Odd Calendar Dates (1st, 3rd, etc.) = Hikers and equestrians only, no bikes

I loved this hike!! The trails address very well maintained and with easy to follow signs. There are several different tails to follow with lots of opportunity to see wildlife. There is a lovely brook and some beautiful forest. I absolutely loved the enchanted forest! It opens into grassy fields and beautiful views. The bikers were friendly and all followed the posted rules for riding specific directions for odd and even days of the week. Theis is a good hike, some steep parts, nothing technical. I highly recommend spending a few hours exploring the area.

Went on July 4th, started about 8:30. Trail starting out is sunny, parts are shaded, little creek follows you up the trail. We took Apex to Enchanted Forest and came back around the loop to Apex Trail. Enchanted Forest was beautiful, much cooler with all the trees, path opens up a bit more. Odd days are best for hikers as mountain bikers are limited to one way only. We encountered a lot of mountain bikers as yesterday was an even day, however all were courteous. Saw tons of wildlife, everything was really green with flowers everywhere. Trail imo is more difficult in the beginning as there are lots of rocks to climb over, but still doable. Bring lots of water, no water at all on the trail, only restrooms are in the parking lot (very clean though) Have fun and enjoy our states beauty.

Beautiful views of Denver and surrounding mountain ranges. Lots of wildflowers. Easy walking but watch out for bikers.

Beautiful park with several trail options. Good place for fall color.

Great place for a hike! Lots of trails, some fairly easy others more challenging. Tons of parking at the trail head

Love the enchanted forest and apex loop. I prefer to go down the apex and go up the enchanted forest. I know up will be slower and I like to have some shade and enjoy the view. We see moss and lot of beautiful greens in the enchanted forest which isnt super common in the foothills. In late May the flowers are gorgeous and colorful.

It was a rough start for me but clean and other hikers were nice!

Amazing place to go for a little ride! The main loop was about 9 miles with 2000’ if climbing. Odd days have one way trails for bikes which is nice for climbing consistently on Apex trail! Going back again next weekend!

Great hiking trails, decent views. Watch for bikes and cows!

Always a good hike! Bikers warning are getting better.

Very nice trail! Snowy, but beautiful. Great views, easy parking.

Solid spot to do sub 7k feet hiking. Trails can be strenuous, open to the sun, little cover, and a lot of ups and downs. Good spot to hike and mountain bike, though mountain bikers can only go certain directions on odd days. Easy to park. Take Apex trail to pick and sledge, over to sluice, and back to Apex for a solid loop.

My favorite open space for trail running. Enchanted Forest is magic anytime of the year.

Loved the hike today! Tested new Microspikes, they worked great!

This is a really nice place for a day hike, even for the kiddos. Its just a hop, skip and jump from Denver and plenty of trails to explore. Theres quite a bit of open space, but also a lot of cover which was nice. We were there on a Friday and it wasnt terribly crowded although a Saturday or Sunday would bring more. There were a fair amount of mountain bikers and a good portion were trail hogs however a few knew the rules of hikers having the right of way. They do have a one way rule for mountain bikers on a few of the trails on odd numbered days which helps. I would definitely like to come back here again and am sure I will.

Pretty great for mountain biking! Theres better hiking nearby without bikes everywhere.Also, Apex trail (theres a lot of other trails in the park) is really rocky and goes right through the gulch so theres little view and it gets cold easily. But the other trails have amazing views of the plains/city and you can get going pretty fast

Easy hike, gorgeous terrain! Just gotta watch out for those bikes! They fully through there engelke fast. If youre listening to music and cant hear them coming you could be in for a ride awakening.Other than that, its an amazing trail!

A spectacular place to hike, bike or run! Apex is one of my favorite places to go. The trail variety is great for all types or mountain bikers from beginner to advanced. Enchanted forest has got to be one of the best trails on the front range. It is also a fantastic spot to stop for a snack no matter the activity you are doing. However there is direction specific days so make sure you check before you head out. Everyone is always friendly and kind. I will definitely continue going to Apex!

One of our favorite hikes thats close & easy to get to. Our favorite is getting to the enchanted forest! Beautiful wildflowers & butterflies everywhere! Just challenging enough for a good hike yet manageable enough for families.

Great trails, well built but also well trafficked. Bikes go uphill on odd days.

Really fun trail system! Unless youre a pro Id recommend going DOWN enchanted, not UP ;)

Gteat mixed use park for Hikers & bikers. Some of the best trail access within 15 minutes of a metro area in North America!!

Beautiful greenery, shaded trails, fun for hiking or biking. We saw deer and foxes too.

Hiked Apex to Enchanted Forest and it was absolutely gorgeous. Snow and ice in a lot of sections, but was doable without poles and spikes, but they definitely wouldve been helpful. 5.5 mile hike I would consider moderate, took a little under 3 hrs

This park has a good network of trails. The downside is that for a lot of them you see rich peoples mountain houses instead of undisturbed nature.

Long hike so bring snacks and plenty of water. Quite a few mountain bikers but plenty of space. Beautiful forest and wildlife.

Great local trail! Moderate for sure, and at points Id say on the higher end of moderate. Can get busy on weekends so Id start early in the morning. Parts of the trail are very exposed as well so best to avoid extreme heat.

A beautiful trail! It has a some easy parts and a few medium parts, making for a really nice hike. It can be pretty crowded at times, and theres quite a bit of bike traffic. But everyone we met was courteous and friendly.

We had fun hiking here. Lots of bikes and much of it is unshaded and hot. But the shaded section was amazing. And nice big area. We got a 5.5 mile hike in.

Once you get to know the lines, this is the best place close to Denver to ride.

Apex park is an amazing place full of hours of experiences for the kids. Great for the adults too very easy to reach from the Denver metro area and my kids always love the drive up.

Beautiful trails. Lots of parking. Good facilities (Bathrooms, Drinking Fountains, shared use tool station for minor bike maintenance)

Definitely a cool place not super steep up hills if you a good bike rider.Can ride down to golden if the CoronaV hasnt shut everything down

Absolutely a blast to go to in any weather.

Lots of bikers so lots of stopping to step over. Mostly exposed, minimal shade. Start early to avoid crowds (seems like some tourist since close to amusement park and Denver). Was a good hike, just crowded. Would probably be a 4 star on weekdays.

Great hike. Parts with shade and parts without.

Fantastic hike on a fantastic Colorado day!

Paved walks Nice easy for my needs at this tome. Hard trails, when I am well and totally recovered.

This was a beautiful hike, however all you do is try to get out of the way of the bike on the very small path and they dont slow down. Do to this fact me and my family wont be back. The parking was nice, bathroom very clean with water fountain. This is not a trial for small kids unless in a backpack. But if you like to hike and not alone this is the place for you their are a lot of very nice people along the way.

Beautiful hike. If youre not a fan of hiking uphill, this may not be your thing. But totally worth it if your willing to go a little outside your comfort zone,

Beautiful area. Not crowded. Only downside is the bikes vs. Walkers issue but everyone there (from my experience) has good trail etiquette

Awesome open space only a short drive from Denver. Good hiking trails, but lots of mountain bikers. Go on odd numbered days if youre planning to hike - bikers can only travel in one direction, and it makes for a better hiking experience.

Very nice amenities for a local park. Good hiking/biking/running trails. Bathrooms. Good maps and a safe parking lot. Trails were in good condition. I would say due to the elevation change, intermediate to difficult in Mt biking terms. A couple sections of Rocky parts as well.

Beautiful quick get away. Saw some wild life that I havent seen even living out here for ten years.

Enchanted Forest is always worth it.

Enchanted Forest is Beautiful!!

Easy hike, absolutely gorgeous terrain

This trail system is absolutely beautiful. Well built, maintained, and spectacular views!

My favorite mtb riding spot in the central CO area. Tons of parking, trails in this network provide excellent challenges and balance of challenge/fun. It can get crowded of course, so if you can go at off peak times youll get more out of it when riding. Good spot for a hike as well, but why hike when you can ride! :)

Nice views of Denver and Golden, trails are well maintained. If you are hiking its best to go on odd calendar days because of restrictions on what direction mountain bikers can go. There are a fair number of bikers but everyone we encountered was very courteous and respectful.

Gorgeous. Polite bikers. Great hike and trail run.

Love this trail, and going through the enchanted Forest is always a pleasure hike.

Excellent biking and hiking, if you can handle the crowds.

Nice place for a hike close to Denver metro. It is at least just as popular as a mountain bike area though. Bikes are restricted in direction on some of the paths on odd days so its best to hike then.

Always a great place to spend time with family!!!

Nice hiking/biking/jogging trail with beautiful views.

Well maintained. Challenging bike ride. Real fun down hill. Highly recommend.

Great mountain bike trails! Ride in the correct direction for the given day and respect other trail users.

Great walking trails. Most trails you share with bikes, but everyone is of course accommodating and safe. Took whole family from 2 years old to 17. No issues and lots of fun

Was going to go ATV there looks like a nice place but read no ATVs allowed

Peaceful and scenic trails.

Great trails for running and biking! Some of my favorite near Denver.

Beautiful trails but not a hiker friendly area. More for bikes. If you decide to hike, the one way trails go up the hills so bikers cannot go down the one ways on odd days. Signs are confusing at the trailhead but the first sign as you get to the first fork are easier to understand.

Beautiful hikes. Well marked

Great mountain bike trails for advanced riders. Best ridden on even days. Watch out for hikers.

Because of the beauty

Way to many my. Bikers god love them but it gets to be jammed and no fun for anyone

Tough climb up but enchanted forest on the descent is top notch.

Absolutely beautiful front range trails. Bonus sightings of elk this time of year

Good Trails and scenery, but some cyclists dont listen to the even/odd days rule. One almost ran into me going the wrong way on an odd day. For the most part, cyclists and hikers are courteous to one another.

Around 7:00am is a perfect time to be on the trail before it gets packed with bikes.

Warning! Rich biker dudes will come within inches of killing your dog (despite being required to yield) and then speed away without so much as a word of remorse. I love mountain biking and have for years but have never seen so many cyclists disregard the safety of others and the rules of the trail. Crazy beautiful hiking and biking with lots of different shady loops.... Just make sure to keep on your toes.

Great technical front range mountain biking and hiking. I wouldnt recommend hiking up apex trail on even numbered days (ie. July 10, Aug 24, etc.) Due to mountain bikers being able to deccend the rowdy downhill. Hiking should be done on odd days if possible. Probably the closest class 2 hike to Denver you can find.

Always a good time. Watch your speed on the weekends and right after work, but if you come right before sunset or first thing in the morning you can get a really good run without bothering too many hikers.

Easy hike along creek. Doable in the snow. 4 mile loop. Close to town and not crowded on a sunday

The trails are narrow, tight, short, and moderately technical. Since its so close, it is pretty busy. This is a great place for some quick training, but dont expect to find solitude.

Breath taking views, polite people, and many trails to choose from. Great experience!

Some great mountain biking here. I dont hike here very often since there are other trails with better views when hiking. Parts of the trail are one way on odd days for bikes so I try to avoid riding this trail on odd days. The descent is well worth the climb.

I lost my red and black dakine wallet here Saturday Oct 5. If found please respond to this review or dm me.

Im a trail runner. Id youre ok sharing the trail with mountain bikes then youll love this place. Lots of different terrain and challenging.

Awesome trail system. Used it for a run. Best for 6-8 miles.

Great place for a quick hike. Apex trail roughly takes anywhere from 20 mins to 1 hour depending on tempo and endurance. Apex was my first trail I did in Colorado and really enjoyed it, great views for golden and Denver, covered from wind because its located in the valley and very quiet. Enjoy your hike! Dont forget to go see lookout mountain after finishing a trail - its just minutes away!

Well maintained and every one I encountered was super nice amd friendly. Hope to see them again.

Sketch. Park is riddled with people who appear to live there and has an unwelcome feel for anyone that is just there to visit or use the playground. A few of the people were yelling and cussing up a storm at the playground. One person invited themselves to our barbecue and started eating our food and the whole time didnt say one word despite the fact that we all stopped and stared in disbelief.

Alongside the creek a beautiful place

Great place to get a quick escape from Denver for a couple hours of hiking after work. Lots of mountain bikers but most are very friendly and share the trail.

Pretty easy hiking trail that was made out of an old wagon trail. Got to be a little careful in some spots because some poison oak/ivy is growing near trail

Nice place but avoid the Enchanted Forest section on EVEN days of the week (unless you are a MTBer yourself) because some MTB riders insist on reckless riding down the screaming downhill there. Im only talking about 1% of riders, the majority are very courteous of hikers.

Love this trail. Wish cyclists would follow the one-way rules more often. Especially when icy! Had 4 pass me coming down Argos tonight.

One of the best mixes of flow, tech and downhill on the front range.

I ride here at least once a week. Its crowded but thins out at the top. Rip it braa!

Amazing trails with great footing and views of Golden. A couple of grueling hills and very easy to run any distance from just a few miles up to ten or so

Pretty park to go on weekends.

If I had known it was mostly a mountain bike trail, I may have picked a different hike. But its still fun and gorgeous and an easy hike.

Snowy afternoon at Apex, pretty views of Denver at the top!

I used to live just nearby. Good for trail running, hiking, mountain biking. It gets busy though, especially when there is a lot of mountain bikers. Most of the bikers are respectful to hikers.

Really fun and challenging mountain biking, with even and odd days to mitigate traffic.