Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve
| Address: | 910 Colorow Rd, Golden, CO 80401, USA |
| Phone: | +1 720-497-7600 |
| Site: | jeffco.us |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | Closed 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM |
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E Hayd.
Lookout Mountain is already known for Buffalo Bills grave, but it boasts the best views of Denver and Golden, but to mention the vistas of the Rockies. The visitors center is a great addition to the already existing park and historical mansion on the premises. The on-site staff is quite help in identifying when and where certain species can be best viewed in the wild. The center also gives children a place to play and learn about the local wildlife. Complete with restrooms and a heated exhibit hall, this is a great place to start and end your Lookout Mountain adventure.
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David Eason
Beautiful scenery, adequate displays, nice observation post with great binoculars. Nicest thing about it is that its at the top, so its a good destination break after climbing the trail to get there. Just look for any of the trailheads coming up the east side of the mountain. Start as high as you like to make it easier. Its a beautiful hike up.
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Mike Odom
Nice facilities to get information from a ranger and also to find park maps. Yet, I would not really call this place a nature center as there is little educational value within the facilities. The trails and pathways outside the center provide excellent views of mother nature. Bathroom facilities were clean.
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Adrienne Schafer
This is a great spot to get views of Denver or go on a little hike that is close to the city. Check their website for kid friendly workshops. If you have someone from out of town visiting who isnt up to hiking but still wants to see a bit of the mountains, this is a good option for them.
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M Sitzman
Love bringing out of town guests here. Great trails where you often see wildlife and a cute little museum thats always staffed by the friendliest and most informative people. I especially like that they have footage of wildlife that theyve caught on camera showing in the lobby.
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One Sun Chaser
Came for the trails which are great for children or those with mobility issues. Good place to get outside and enjoy nature. The trails are nice and very easy to follow, but traffic noise and the sight of transmission lines in the park distract from the views.
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Kodi
This is a great place for an easy hike. Lots of amazing views of Denver. The trails are open well before the center is open, so dont worry about showing up before opening time. Highly recommend if you are looking for a beautiful easy hike.
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Bigben Denver
Its amazing how Jeffco do to preserve this natural and build beautiful exhibition center, today is amazing up there while its very cloudy and cold day, didnt see any wildlife walking around like they used to but still beautiful up there
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Brian Freeman
Great hike for kids. A couple different routes for different distances. Frequently see deer or elk. Inside there is a nice little museum type area with lots to learn about the plants and animals in the area. No dogs allowed though.
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Justin Padinske
Fun place to visit. You can hike or drive to the top and get a wonderful view of the mountains just outside the entrance. I gave it a 3 because it is nothing compared to other spots in Colorado but is certainly worth going to.
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Steven Bernstein
Awesome nature center, and preserve. They keep very good care of this park. There are ample amounts of good hikes with great lookouts, but the only ones we found were out-and-backs (we prefer loops).
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Michelle Henriksen
We love going up to Lookout Mtn Nature Center for picnics, a short loop and longer loop (1 hr: longer) and playing/exploring inside with our preschooler. It says :45 visits. We stay for 2-3 hrs.
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Michael Rowe
This was a great hike for our 2 year old. She loved climbing some of the rocks and looking at all the different types of flowers. Nice stroll and some tree cover so you dont get hot.
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Brian Fox
Spectacular views and very interesting history with the near by Betcher mansion. Call ahead of a tour of the mansion is on your agenda. It is often used for private events.
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Tim Paden
Great views. Not the best sunset location as the direct view is obstructed by the radio tower. But I but sunrise is Spectacular with the sun coming up over the city.
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Joe Jackson
We had a wonderful time. Took our 2 year old son and he enjoyed the nature display he got to run around and we saw the mountains. Worth the drive from the city
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Glen Gibson
We couldnt get in. There was no sign posted and we were there hanging out for a while out front. We visited the mansion next door and then just headed back.
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Nephi Wright
This place is very well maintained though it has seen a lot of use. It is small, but the people were friendly and the exhibits fun and informative.
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Will Willis
Pleasant hikes, nice interpretive center, and right near Buffalo Bill grave and museum ... Between the two my 5 yr old was entertained for a day.
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Aaron Zull
Great place to take younger children. Short hikes, fun interactive displays and dear walking close by are sure to keep little minds engaged.
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Steve Ronberg
The building here looks amazing. Things were being renovated when we were here so it felt like things to look at were in short supply.
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Rob H
Beautiful views and good trails for the family. The nature center was closed when we were there but it weve heard its good for kids.
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Richard Thyer
The person working here was not the friendliest fellow. Gave the sense that he might just be a little better than us lowly visitors.
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Amber Putmon
Beautiful views, not too far off the beaten path. Well maintained nature reserve, easy trails. Great way to spend a few hours.
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Deb Dietrich
Incredibly beautiful and pristine. The views are amazing. Informational building with helpful staff. Lovely mansion. Free.
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ruinik
This place has a beautiful view and is the resting place of buffalo bill. There are a few walking trails around the area.
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Masha Gubareva
Went to a nature nuts program, super fun and educational for kids. Great views, and nice indoor displays.
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Adam Lendi
Nice area to spend a leisurely afternoon. Much better when hiked via Chimney Gulch trail from Golden!
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Travis Burmeister
Great front range hike up Chimney gulch trail. Nice view of Golden and Downtown Denver from the top.
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Rhonda Peters
Great resource in Jefferson County. A must see for everyone, but especially families with children.
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Jenna Luksetich
Just gorgeous. There were flowers on one of the cliffs for someone who fell off... Kind of ominous
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Ian Brauner
Amazing trails and very nice nature center. The historic home there is really cool too
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Toby Guhn
Followed some hiking trails to some overlooks. Visited buffalo bill grave and museum.
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Anna Platek
Love LMNC! Great nature programs for all ages, super fun staff, and gorgeous scenery!
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Bea Harrison
Great hike for beginners. Beautiful views. Got to visit Buffalo Bills grave and museum
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Ivan Moreno
This is your start to many trails here in Colorado. This is also a family fun place!
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James Ballester
What a place! Definitely a sight to see! Lookout Mountain was certainly beautiful!
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Keith Thurston
Place was closed on Mondays but great location overlooking Denver and the Rockies.
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Heidi Wunschel
Great stopping point. We enjoyed walking around and looking at the Nature Center.
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Sarah Bronikowski
Beautiful and gorgeous site!!! Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Very pleasant visit!
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Suzie Carrasco
Staff is very informative and interesting. Beautiful area with excellent views.
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amin abdelmajid
Beautiful place and the city has done an excellent job in maintaining the roads
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Evan Springer
Attended a wedding at the mansion. Place is very pretty and food was great.
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Brittany Tramontano
Hiked the trail from Buffalo Bill Museam. This trail is about a mile long.
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John Mosley
Great scenery! Boettcher Mansion is next door and is a great event venue.
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Donna Crowder
Did not go in, but the outside is very nice. Beautiful surroundings!
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Scott Rosene
Good views. Nice picnic spot. Boettcher Mansion right next door.
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