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Lariat Loop
Lariat Loop in Golden.

Lariat Loop Byway – Golden-Morrison-Evergreen

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Lariat Loop retraces the routes of early 1920s driving in the Foothills. It’s one of Colorado’s original gateways to the Rocky Mountains, full of sharp curves, winding roads, and plenty of places to pull over and enjoy the view!

It passes by the mountain towns of Golden, Morrison and Evergreen. This historic byway is the product of two earlier routes: the Lariat Trail Scenic Mountain Drive, which descended Lookout Mountain, and the Bear Creek Canyon Scenic Mountain Drive.

Activities on Lariat Loop

Highway Six Clear Creek Canyon View from Windy Saddle Park
Looking west to Clear Creek and US Highway 6 from Windy Saddle Park. Photo: Kent Kanouse

Biking – Bike up Lookout Mountain or just around one of the parks on the Loop.

Boating – Wake-less boating permitted on Evergreen Lake. The Lake house rents boats, first come, first serve.

Camping – These are a few campgrounds located near the loop.

  • Golden Gate Canyon and Chatfield state parks
  • Bear Creek Lake in Lakewood
  • Echo Lake at the base of Mt Evans

Fishing – Clear Creek in Golden has some good fishing.

Hiking – There are numerous parks on the route, which are part of Jefferson County Open Space.

Winter Recreation – Snowshoeing is available at most of the parks if the snow coverage is good.

Highlights along the Drive

Windy Saddle Park Entrance Lariat Loop Lookout Mountain Road
Lookout Mountain Road, along the Lariat Loop; entrance to Windy Saddle Park. Photo: Kent Kanouse

Golden – numerous attractions like Coors Brewery

Lookout Mountain – various overlooks,  mid way up Windy Saddle Park, a park at the top called Lookout Mountain Park and Buffalo Bill Museum

Genesee Park – Buffalo Herd Overlook

Evergreen – centered around Evergreen Lake

Morrison – tiny foothills home of Red Rocks Amphitheater

The loop passes various parks in the Jefferson County Open Space system.

Getting There

From downtown Golden, take 19th St west to the mountains edge. It turns into Lookout Mountain Road and begins the climb.​ Then follow signs to stay on the byway.

Beginning in Golden at Lookout Mountain.
Sunset over the Coors Brewery.
Aerial view of Golden.
Green Mountain in Lakewood.
Lookout Mountain.
Highway 6 goes through the mountains to Black Hawk.
Scenic overlook.
Highway 6 snakes through the Rockies.
Denver Metro aerial view.
Buffalo Bill Museum.
Built in 1917, the Boettcher Mansion sits at the top of Lookout Mountain. Self-guided tours are offered weekdays.
Loop takes you over I-70 on the way to Evergreen.

Details

Address: Various Roads, Golden, Morrison and Evergreen, CO

Season: Year round

Length: 40 miles

Roads: 2WD, Free

Byway Maps: Lariat Loop (.jpg), Lariat Loop (.pdf)

Websites: lariatloop.org

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