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Rimrock Trail at Castlewood Canyon State Park

By Mary Norton - 3 Comments ». 723 Views

This trail offers wonderful views of the canyon as well as the surrounding mountains and rolling hills of Parker and Franktown. To access the trailhead, enter at the west entry of Castlewood Canyon State Park

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Inner Canyon Trail at Castlewood Canyon State Park

By Mary Norton - 1 Comment ». 888 Views

A fun and beautiful hike at Castlewood Canyon State Park is the Inner Canyon Trail. A 1.16 mile trail that takes you down into the canyon and along the waters of Cherry Creek is a

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Dawson Butte Ranch Trail

By Mary Norton - Comment ». 745 Views

Located just five miles south of Castle Rock, Dawson Butte Ranch Park offers a five mile loop trail that is easy-moderate over rolling terrain and through beautiful trees and meadows. The trail also offers views

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Glendale Farm Open Space Trail

By Mary Norton - Comment ». 607 Views

This is one great hike just outside of Denver! It offers a 1.6 mile loop trail that crosses rolling hills covered in tall wavy grass, scrub oak, grazing cows, and rock croppings. You will amble

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Devil’s Head National Recreation Trail

By Mary Norton - 21 Comments ». 3923 Views

The trail begins by passing through several large Aspen stands that are quite beautiful; especially in autumn. The hike continues to wind its way up through Evergreen forest and around huge granite boulders. Through the

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Cherry Creek Trail and Creek Bottom Trail at Castlewood Canyon

By Mary Norton - 1 Comment ». 495 Views

Castlewood Canyon State Park hosts a number of fun and scenic trails. Begin at the Westside parking lot and trailhead. Start your hike on the Cherry Creek Trail north to the Lucas Homestead site. From

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Red Rocks Canyon Loop Trail

By Mary Norton - Comment ». 296 Views

Red Rocks Canyon Loop Trail in Colorado Springs is a great in-town hike bursting with color and views of Pikes Peak, Red Rocks Canyon, and Colorado Springs and the quarry. Though there is snow in

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