CCT to Confluence Park. North on Platte Canyon Trail (about 10 miles or so) from Confluence Park to Clear Creek Trail (probably not marked, but follows Clear Creek and there is a restroom just before going west).

West on Clear Creek Trail - and - voila - Golden

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Tomorrow, when you get to Jordan and E470 Trail, spit and you will hit my house! But, I will be in Colorado Springs.