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Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve050
in Golden, CO 80401about Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve:
Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve is a 110-acre park that was originally the summer home of Charles Boettcher, a prominent Denver entrepreneur. Donated by his granddaughter in 1968, it offers interactive exhibits, trails, and various activities designed to help you learn about your favorite aspect of Mother Nature.
While visiting you can look for that elusive Abert squirrel on 1.5 miles of gently rolling trails, enjoy a picnic lunch under the towering Ponderosa pines, and enjoy scenic views of Pike's Peak and lots more. You'll also find trail links to Buffalo Bill's Museum and Grave, Beaver Brook Trail, and Apex and Windy Saddle Parks.
Note: no dogs, bikes or horses allowed on Forest Loop and Meadow Loop trails in the Preserve. No collection of wildflowers or other natural resources is allowed as well. Visist the website for complete info.
While visiting you can look for that elusive Abert squirrel on 1.5 miles of gently rolling trails, enjoy a picnic lunch under the towering Ponderosa pines, and enjoy scenic views of Pike's Peak and lots more. You'll also find trail links to Buffalo Bill's Museum and Grave, Beaver Brook Trail, and Apex and Windy Saddle Parks.
Note: no dogs, bikes or horses allowed on Forest Loop and Meadow Loop trails in the Preserve. No collection of wildflowers or other natural resources is allowed as well. Visist the website for complete info.
getting there:
Just off I-70: From the east - take exit 256 and turn right. From the west, use exit 254 and turn left. Then follow the brown highway signs.
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