Ever since I saw castle rock for the first time, I have wanted to hike up to it…read more The hike itself is pretty easy and quick; the location is very accessible. About 300 ft of elevation gain and just a bit over a mile in distance. There was plenty of parking when I went. There are some stairs so it would not be wheelchair or stroller friendly. Dogs are allowed here. I'd definitely recommend adding this to your day if you are in the castle rock area. We had a nice time doing this hike then hanging out in downtown castle rocks which is less than a mile away!

I don't have much to add here except to say this is a 45 minute short and fairly easy little hike…read moreup to the bottom of the landmark rock that we see we see from the highway on the way to and from its namesake, Castle Rock. It can get slippery in places due to the rocks and dry dust everywhere so wear good shoes. (June 2026) The views are nice at the top. You're able to walk all around the base of the rock and see birds that live there fly in and out of the little spaces and crevices. There is signage explaining the history of how this trail came to be, as well as a picnic area. There are two trails, I chose the John Emerson summit trail.

We enjoyed our hike at the gulch trail in Castlewood Canyon State park. It was a beautiful day and…read morethere weren't too many people hiking this spot, but still popular. There were a decent amount of spots if you want to stop for a rest, or take the sites. Would recommend a visit! It was beautiful, and an easy hike even in extreme heat.

My husband and I really enjoyed our hike here. We went into the canyon and were stunned with how…read morebeautiful the area is. We've drove by this state park so many times without stopping. We now see that was a travesty. The park is easy to navigate and has a lot of parking. There are a lot of easy trails to hike throughout the park. The park is also mapped out nicely.

So close to Castle Rock, yet you feel like you are miles away!…read more There is parking for horse trailers, and regular cars in the parking lot. Several picnic tables are also right by the parking lot. We saw more horses than mountain bikers on the trail, and it was quite muddy today since we had about two feet of snow last weekend. There are also many jumps for horses around the space, and we saw some riders taking advantage of those. It warmed up as we were there, and we saw lots of birds, beautiful views, and the trail is super mellow. Many shaded areas under pine trees, which is nice when you would like to take a little rest break. Very peaceful area. We took some of the meadow trails, but mostly stuck to the main Dawson Butte trail and hiked about 5 miles total. Can't wait to go back again.

I had a great hike at Dawson Butte Ranch the past Sunday (Oct 11, 2020) with my friend and highly…read morerecommend this place for a hike with your friends/family/pooch! This is a spacious place that only has a loop (about 5 miles all the way from the start to finish) so you will never get lost there. It's got some shades so despite the name you will be able to rest and catch some breath in a shaded area if you don't want to be in the sun. The trail is moderate and is mainly sandy which I liked; it's not too burdensome for your knees if you have knee problem. We also saw people with horses and donkeys so there should be some horse/donkey riding place where they offer such service (watch out for their droppings on the trail!) It also offers beautiful views of nearby buttes and you will be able to take great pictures there. Can't wait to go back there again!

Much better trail conditions than our last time attempting to hike here, when it was a swampy mess…read more Trail is now completely dry. Tons and tons of bikers and hikers out on a clear Saturday morning. It's not the most exciting trail, but it's close if you live in Castle Rock, and the views of the front range are decent.

Don't go on a hot day. There is no shade. But beautiful views, needed breezes one is at the top…read morenear the water tanks

I love rollerblading on this trail I also love walking and…read morebiking here It's beautiful and safe

Absolutely wonderful trail for biking with great signage along the way. Beautiful scenery and…read morewildlife. Definitely would recommend this trail.

It's a good park with a great baseball field. It's really quiet there and the nearby houses are…read moreoff in the distance. The playset had monkey bars and a tall slide that the kids enjoyed. The parking on the far side is wheelchair-accessible and there's a ramp to get a chair down into the play area.

Great short hike that spits you out on the far side of Hidden Mesa Open Space. There are lots of…read morecool sites and we saw tons of birds, butterflies, rabbits, and one snake. Running by the creek is cooler and shaded at times.

We went to CO to visit family and experience the beautiful outdoors, and a Geological Hike, the…read moreVolcanic Gems Geology Hike, with Dr. Rox was our first excursion on the weekend. Dr. Rox was fantastic. Both my wife and I are teachers, and so we loved how academic the hike was as Dr. Rox would pause and explain the rock cycle, tectonic movement, or the birth of the Rocky Mountains. We were also delighted that our two teenage sons asked a bunch of questions and were obviously engaged in, not only the Geology lesson, but also the local flora and fauna. Dr. Rox answered every question, and, when she didn't know the name of a plant, she pulled out a trusty book and looked it up. She kept things light, but we definitely learned a lot as well. When we reached the end of the hike where the zeolite crystals had grown in the geodes, we climbed all over the rocks finding crystal after crystal. It was certainly an impressive site. We really loved both the scenery and our guide, and I would recommend this hike to anyone with any interested in geology. A big thanks to Dr. Rox for making our hike so fun and educational!

Had a fantastic geology tour with Trail Gems! Our guide Roxana took us around the west Denver area,…read moreup into the mountains and back, and explained the "why" behind the rocky scenery that surrounds us. We got to hammer out some rock specimens, examine different crystal structures up close, and even see dinosaur bones. Definitely recommend for a fun weekend outing.

I spent the morning and most of the afternoon with Wanderland Outdoors Flyfishing alongside Rising…read moreRoutes Board. We caught plenty of fish, Bobby's food was outstanding, and their attention to detail was impressive! Thanks for an unforgettable experience. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/m6rU3pGiRDw?si=yBd7dYDgzISyH4YZ

Most magical experience I've ever had! Thank you! So kind and courteous, amazing facility. Very…read moresafe and tranquil. No Turkey neck Gazelles either!

After researching many trip places, I booked a 3-day camping trip with Jeremy!…read more During the trip, Jeremy took us through a scenic trail in Roosevelt National Park. It was stunning & a bit chilly despite it being the middle of August. However, it was beautiful and I will definitely book again! Jeremy is extremely knowledgeable about the area, had everything planned out well, and is a wonderful cook. When I had booked the trip, I had told him I wanted the Colorado camp-life experience, and he delivered! This trip included history, beautiful views, and a touch of National Parks (minus the bears)! For anyone looking for a getaway in the Colorado mountains, this is your guy! As someone who doesn't camp often and flew from sea level, I was well taken care of!

The RiNo Evening Food Tour was wonderful. The restaurants we chose e were perfect! This area has…read morea lot to offer artwise!! Jeremy was also super flexible when my flight was delayed, and I needed to reschedule for the following evening!