On June 18, 2018, a portion of Longhorn Trail at White Ranch Park will be designated as bike only, for a pilot year. Visitor surveys will be collected during this time. See full news release: jeffco.us/CivicAlerts.as… #jeffcotrails #golden

14 EFR firefighters & Forest Service are finishing up a 1/10 of an acre fire in Bergen Peak Wilderness area. 10 water bucket drops from FS chopper helped tremendously. Fire is out; still have a smoldering stump putting off smoke. EFR will monitor tonight/tomorrow.

#rattlesnakeshappen at the trailheads as well as on the trails. Leash pets and be aware of your surroundings as you prepare to head out on trail. #jeffcotrails

Red Flag Warning for much of Jefferson County! Fire danger is very high today, please be cautious and avoid any activities that could start a fire. x.com/AshtonCBS4/sta…

Includes Deer Creek Canyon Park ICFPD x.com/JeffcoOpenSpac…

Trail status update for Centennial Cone Park: Elk Range trail is now open. Thank you for respecting the seasonal closure and protecting wildlife during elk calving. Happy Friday and be safe! Jeffco Parks & Open Space #jeffcotrails

Starting on Mon June 18, the west parking lot of Van Bibber Park will be closed for the duration of the summer for trailhead improvements. The main, east parking lot will remain open. To learn about this project visit: bit.ly/2JDv6gL #jeffcotrails #arvada

Just a reminder that starting Monday, June 18, a 0.9-mile section of Longhorn Trail at White Ranch Park will become bike-only for a pilot year of testing. #jeffcotrails #golden

Adam spotted this bobcat family on patrol! Compared to mountain lions, bobcats have short tails, triangular facial features, more spotted coloring with dark bands on their legs, and are much smaller in general. Keep pets on leash, indoors, or in protected enclosures!

UPDATE: Mayhem Gulch parking lot in Clear Creek Canyon Park has reopened. Thank you for your patience.

Elk entering Elk Meadow Park. With nearly 7 million people visiting parks Jeffco Parks & Open Space, it’s vital that we all do our part to protect wildlife. You can protect wildlife by keeping dogs leashed, staying on trail, respecting closed areas and packing your trash out.

It’s a great year for chokecherries. Wild fruits provide essential fall calories for birds, bears, foxes & coyotes. Don’t collect & eat fruits Jeffco Parks & Open Space parks. #bears need them more than you do. #LairOfTheBearPark

Reminder to all Black Bear Trail visitors: Please respect trail signage & do not trespass. Stay on trail, do not climb over fences or gates. Report violations to Jeffco Dispatch non-emergency line at 303-980-7300. Thx for being a good neighbor! #jeffcotrails

Today JCOS Rangers and JCSO Animal Control teamed up at Alderfer Three Sisters Park to remind people of the importance of leashing pets while enjoying a hike. #LoveEmLeashEm

APEX fire update: fire area did not grow over night. Currently no flames or smoke visible. Fire crews attacking hot spots today. Damage to Apex park and trail will be assessed. Park and trail remain closed until further notice.

Visitors please be aware of bear activity near the Lewis Ridge trailhead. Please leash pets and be aware of your surroundings.