Confluence Park is very much a work in progress, and the trail, although not totally finished, is the first step in that work. The Park is located at the confluence of the Columbia and Kicking Horse Rivers near the Golden airport and runs along the eastern edge of the Columbia River.

Trailhead
The trailhead is located just past the road bend at the north end of the runway. A concrete vault toilet has now been installed.

Trail
The trail, which is hardened with gravel, meanders along the wetlands and forest along the edge of the Columbia River. It eventually exits across from the Search and Rescue building. Return by the same route.

Cautions
During extreme high water on the Columbia River, parts of this trail will be under water.

From the lights in Golden, head west on 9th Street until it dead ends on 5th Avenue. Turn right and drive about five blocks until Fisher Road angles off on the left. Take Fisher Road across the railroad tracks and park at the north end of the runway.