North Table Loop

Dog-friendly hike near Golden · North Table Mountain West Trailhead, 4758 Hwy 93, Golden

Illustration of Front Range foothills trail

Illustration of the region, not this trail.

Dogs on this trail

Jefferson County Open Space regulations require pets on a leash of ten feet or less and under physical control at all times; stay on trail (natural-resource protection) and respect seasonal raptor closures.

Source: Jefferson County Open Space · checked 2026-10-24. Rules change; confirm before you go.

Distance7.4 mi
Elevation gain661 ft
Leash ruleLeash required
Water on trailNone — carry water
SeasonYear-round; the mesa top is windy and snow-free most winters, scorching in summer
ParkingWest Trailhead lot on Hwy 93 fills before 8 a.m. on weekends; Golden Cliffs and Easley Rd access points are the alternatives
FeeFree
RestroomsNo restrooms at the West Trailhead; vault toilet at Golden Cliffs
Managed byJefferson County Open Space

North Table Mountain is the flat-topped mesa over Golden, and its 7.4-mile loop climbs the steep west service road (the 600-foot grunt comes in the first mile) before circling the rim with views of Golden, the Divide and downtown Denver. It is multi-use and very popular with cyclists, so leash control on the climb matters. Jeffco's 10-foot leash rule applies and the park has an on-trail-only rule to protect nesting raptors and rattlesnake habitat, both of which are abundant. There is no shade on top; in summer start at dawn. A shorter out-and-back to the rim suits most dogs.