Why Golden
The Setting
- Where the Plains meet the Rockies
- North & South Table Mountain mesas frame the valley
- Foothills rise west toward Lookout Mountain
- Clear Creek runs through it all
- 5,675 ft elevation, 300+ days of sunshine
- 15 minutes to Denver, surrounded by protected open space
Trails & Outdoor Access
- Clear Creek Trail: 20+ paved miles for walking/biking
- North Table, South Table, Lookout Mountain trails at doorstep
- Apex, Chimney Gulch, White Ranch singletrack
- Fossil Trace Golf Course (award-winning Jim Engh design)
- Golden Gate Canyon, Mt. Falcon minutes away
Recreation & Community
- Clear Creek tubing (iconic summer tradition)
- Golden Community Center: indoor/outdoor pools, fitness
- Historic downtown: breweries, festivals, shops
- Coors Field events, farmers markets
- Small-town feel, big-city access
Access & directions
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1001 Cottonwood CircleGolden, CO 80401Schools
Quality
Jefferson County Public Schools serving Harmony Village consistently exceed Colorado state averages in academic performance.
Proximity
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All schools within 1.2 miles of Harmony Village
Note the yellow highlighted paths are dedicated pedestrian / bike paths which do not cross roads.
- Visit website
Eagle Ridge KinderCare (Pre-K)
18601 Eagle Ridge Dr - Visit website
Shelton Elementary School
420 Crawford Street - Visit website
Bell Middle School
1001 Ulysses Street - Visit website
Golden High School
701 24th Street - Visit website
Colorado School of Mines
1500 Illinois Street
Bike network
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Open Golden parks & trails PDFGolden's bike network is legendary—dedicated lanes, creekside trails, and mellow streets make it easy to get around town without a car.
World-class mountain biking starts right in town. North Table Mountain, Apex park, Chimney Gulch, and South Table are minutes bike ride from Harmony Village.
Direct trail access from Harmony Village to Clear Creek, Tucker Gulch, and Golden's in-town bike lanes