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A trail with outstanding views of the Front Range from a conveniently located open space in Castle Rock.


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Map Key

10.1

Miles

16.2

KM

Point to Point

6,603' 2,013 m

High

6,416' 1,955 m

Low

889' 271 m

Up

874' 266 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views

Need to Know

Parking and a portable restroom are available at Bison Park. Additional parking is available at the trailhead parking lot on Coachline Road.

Description

This singletrack tail connects a network of trails and open space throughout The Meadows and Red Hawk developments. The trails travel through valleys and along ridgelines. Hikers can enjoy views of the Front Range to the west and Castle Rock below as they hike through open grassland and dense oak.

Flora & Fauna

Gambel Oak, wildflowersm and a few large pine trees provide little shade along the trail.

Contacts

Shared By:

Mike Langenkamp with improvements by David Orner and 1 other

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  4.1 from 14 votes

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Benches with great views along the trail
Sep 6, 2018 near Castle…, CO
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Current Trail Conditions

Bad / Closed 12 days ago
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Jan 27, 2022
Matt Culpepper
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Erin Andersen
Mar 26, 2019
Lori Wagner
Oct 13, 2018
David Orner
10.1mi — 3h 30m
Mar 3, 2018
Matt Culpepper
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Sep 11, 2016
Matt Culpepper
East loop 2.5mi
Jan 3, 2016
Matt Culpepper
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