Windy Saddle Park

"This hike begins with incredible views of the Denver area to the east, and Continental Divide to the west. You will ascend a nicely maintained, forested trail, and end up at the top of Lookout Mountain where you can explore Buffalo Bill's Grave and tons of interpretive materials about the area. There's also a small museum, gift shop, and snack bar. Puppers are not allowed inside, but there's tons of shady areas for them to wait while you run in. Difficulty Rating: Easy Popularity Rating: Moderate Shadiness Factor: High! Perfect for beating the heat in the summer. -Trailhead: Tiers of Zion Trailhead -Stats: 2.9 mi RT, 524 ft elevation gain -Getting there: Easy peasy paved road! -Parking: FREE designated parking at the trailhead -Restrooms at the trailhead: Pit latrines at the trailhead, and flush toilets at the top! -Puppers: This trail is great in the summer when you are seeking a shady hike! -Best time to visit: Spring, Summer, Fall -Good to know: If you're not into hiking, and/or are looking for an ADA-accessible experience, you can absolutely skip the trail, and drive right to the gravesite and museum. There's tons to explore, shady picnic areas, and restrooms. Denver City Council Land Acknowledgment: The Denver City Council honors and acknowledges that the land on which we reside is the traditional territory of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Peoples. We also recognize the 48 contemporary tribal nations that are historically tied to the lands that make up the state of Colorado. We honor Elders past, present, and future, and those who have stewarded this land throughout generations. We also recognize that government, academic and cultural institutions were founded upon and continue to enact exclusions and erasures of Indigenous Peoples. May this acknowledgement demonstrate a commitment to working to dismantle ongoing legacies of oppression and inequities and recognize the current and future contributions of Indigenous communities in Denver."