T. rex Tooth Trail Loop – South Table Mountain

Dog-friendly hike near Golden · South Table Mountain Golden Hills Road access, 16741 Golden Hills Rd, 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 designated trails to protect cliff-nesting raptors.

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

Distance3 mi
Elevation gain143 ft
Leash ruleLeash required
Water on trailNone — carry water
SeasonYear-round; mesa top sheds snow quickly
ParkingSmall roadside lot at Golden Hills Rd and the Camp George West trailhead; weekday mornings are easy, weekends tighter
FeeFree
RestroomsNo restrooms at the Golden Hills access
Managed byJefferson County Open Space

South Table Mountain's new T. rex Tooth Trail opened a gentle 1.5-mile soft-surface path past a WPA-built stone amphitheater, and linked with the Fossil, Old Quarry and Basalt Cap trails it makes a 3-mile loop with only about 150 feet of gain. It is the mellow sibling of North Table: fewer bikes, lower grades, the same wide views of Golden and the Coors complex below. Jeffco's leash rule (10 feet or less) applies, and the county is firm about staying on trail because the cliffs host nesting raptors. No shade, no water; a cool-morning walk for dogs of any age.