All your typical outdoor recreation can be found, from hidden mountain lakes and expansive vistas, to scenic auto tours, like the Lariat Loop and Peak to Peak Byway. To the west of Golden lies the amazing Arapaho National Forest. It offers close access to a big backyard of adventure, with plenty of camping nearby Golden, Black Hawk and Central City.
Old West Golden is the metro area’s own mountain escape, nestled right at the edge of the Rocky Mountains.
