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 3.6 (182)
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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Lakewood
  5. Hayden Park on Green Mountain
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“A quick loop of Green Mountain from the West parking lot off Rooney Road. ”

Chris Wahlen
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8.4

Miles

13.5

KM

90%

Singletrack

6,843' 2,086 m

High

6,068' 1,850 m

Low

881' 269 m

Up

877' 267 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

17%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Overview

A great loop of Green Mountain that avoids most of the road. For a great combo longer ride, start with this loop and then head up Zorro trail to the west of the parking lot up to Dakota Ridge.

Description

Head to the South out of the parking lot and over C-470, Once on the dirt bear right for a short climb and continue around through the flowy section of Green Mountain Trail after passing the first intersection with Rooney Valley Connector. You'll meet the Rooney Valley Trail again in about 3/4ths of a mile.

Continue straight through to remain on Green Mountain Trail and up the short steep climb. After another more consistent climb, you'll come through another quick flat section before meeting the Hayden Trail. Turn Left on the Hayden trail to an immediately steep climb, after the first 2 switchbacks the trail becomes more of a steady climb.

When you reach the next trail intersection be sure to make the sharp left in order to stay on the Hayden Trail. The rest of the Hayden trail winds around the top ridgeline with some loose rocks and amazing views of red rocks. Continue this climb until you get to the road. Bear left on the road for a short downhill and a steep uphill to the peak. At the peak make a sharp left to the cairn at the peak and the Rooney Valley Trail.

Follow the Rooney Valley Trail for a fun downhill. Stay right at the first intersection about a mile into the downhill and when you reach the Green Mountain Loop trail Stay to the right again. A short uphill will reward you with another fast flowy downhill to get back to the bridge across C-470.

Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: City of Lakewood, CO - Parks and Open Space

Shared By:

Chris Wahlen with improvements by Drew S
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  3.6 from 182 votes

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  3.6 from 182 votes
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Photos

Descending Rooney
Apr 17, 2024 near West Pl…, CO
The views
Apr 17, 2024 near West Pl…, CO
View due south from the top of Rooney Valley Trail, right before the descent.
May 31, 2019 near West Pl…, CO
Flow with a view.
Apr 10, 2022 near West Pl…, CO
One of the nice lookouts / resting spots along the mellow Green Mountain Loop.
Nov 14, 2013 near Morrison, CO
The first switchback climbing up the Hayden Trail
Jul 5, 2018 near West Pl…, CO

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Apr 14, 2026
Alex Taylor
struggled on the climbs. Flowy downhill was incredible. — 1h 20m
Apr 4, 2026
Daniel Florez
8.6mi — 1h 45m
Oct 11, 2025
Daniel Florez
8mi — 1h 15m
Oct 8, 2025
Ethan Spessert
1h 27m
Aug 27, 2025
Danielle K
Jul 27, 2025
Keith Hay
Jul 4, 2025
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Keith Hay

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