Golden Gate Canyon State Park
by Jon Burch Photography
Title
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Artist
Jon Burch Photography
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a State Park located in Gilpin and Jefferson counties northwest of Golden, Colorado. The 12,119-acre Rocky Mountain Front Range park established in 1960 has 42 miles of hiking trails. Horse and bicycle travel is allowed on 27 miles. Facilities include a visitor center, over 100 campsites and 125 picnic sites. In 2019 the park recorded 1,045,131 visits, a 20.6% increase over 2018.
Wetland and riparian plant communities are found along Ralston, Nott and Deer creeks and small ponds within the park. Ponderosa pine, Rocky Mountain juniper, Douglas fir and aspen are found in forested areas. Commonly seen wildlife includes mule deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, Abert's squirrel and pine squirrel. Visitors also occasionally spot moose, which are increasing in the park. Common birds include turkey vulture, Steller's jay, Clark's nutcracker, mountain bluebird and mountain chickadee.
Some digital effects were applied to the original image after the photograph was made. No electrons were harmed during the transition. Your finished photograph will not contain the Fine Art America watermark.
Image copyright 2021 Jon Burch Photography.
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September 30th, 2021
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