When is Dakota Ridge Trailhead open?
Open 24 hours, every day.
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Dakota Ridge Trailhead
- 4.6510 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Dakota Ridge Trailhead offers wide-open foothill trails with sweeping Denver skyline and mountain views. Expect well-marked paths, rocky switchbacks and abundant wildflower meadows—perfect for hiking, photography, and quick nature escapes. Visit for accessible trail loops, dog-friendly terrain, and reliable sunset panoramas.
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When is the best time to visit Dakota Ridge Trailhead?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Dakota Ridge Trailhead indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Dakota Ridge Trailhead?
Dakota Ridge Trail,Golden, CO 80401.
Right now · 2:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
65°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 61°
- Rain
- 1%
- Wind
- 7mph
- 3pm
67° - 4pm63°
- 5pm58°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Where and how
- 1 Dakota Ridge Trailhead
- 2 Matthews / Winters Park Trailhead · 6 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 510 reviews
Known for
- Morning walks
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
- Dog friendly
The feel
- Spacious
- Quiet
- Pet owners
- Solo friendly
- Tourists
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time