Clear Creek Trail in downtown Golden is a super mild and pretty trail. It's easy to find, too. Pass The Golden Hotel on Washington Avenue, cross over the bridge and hang a left.
I've walked this dozens of times now after stopping for coffee at either The Windy Saddle on Washington Avenue or Pangea on Cheyenne Street. From either of these locations to where we end our walk is normally about 3 miles.
During the summer, the section near the bridge gets pretty busy with inner-tubers and waders. There is an RV park part way up the paved section of the trail that always seems to have visitors, but especially this time of year (springtime). Recently, we've also watched kayakers training on the rushing Clear Creek, as it's rained quite a bit.
A mile or so down the trail, the pavement gives way to gravel and dirt. It has never seemed too muddy after rain or snowmelt because of the amount of loose gravel that is strewn here, so this would be a good walk after inclement weather passes.
Make sure to check out Clear Creek History Park across the bridge near the beginning of the trail. There is a little garden and a chicken and rooster pen on the grounds, which are lined with lilacs, spruce and other local plants. Recently, I've seen hops growing there!
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