looks like you are in a desert on the east side of the park. very ugly. Long hikes were good

This was a short (3 - 4 mile) hike. We did this hike in December and there some icy areas in which I ended up putting on my tracks. You essentially take the trail around the mountain. It is a loop and was muddy in some area. We did not see any wildlife other than birds. But the weather was perfect so it was beautiful and close to Denver so it was a quick drive to get there. read more

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This is our new favorite Colorado park and trails. We followed a trail recommended by AllTrails, which is a lollipop loop made up of segments of the Castle, Meadow, and Tower trails. Everything about it is fantastic. There are clean bathrooms at the beginning of the trailhead, and several picnic areas, all with great views. Trail is well maintained too. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Very clean and straightforward trails, there were a lot of stops ranging from ruins to overlooks to summits. The views at the top were great. The trails were busy, so keep that in mind, but we had no issues parking. Placards at key locations helped explain the history and what you were looking e. read more

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Lovely easier in and out hike. 7 miles 1700 feet elevation gain Great parking lot, bathroom, areas for picnics or pitstops. The remnants of the Walker house at the top is pretty cool and great to have lunch as they have two benches. Perfect snow hiking with micro spikes or traction. Beautiful views of Denver and beyond. read more

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My first hike in Denver and it had enough variety to keep it interesting. Our group took a few trails to create a loop ( Ute, Devil's Elbow, Meadow). In all about six miles. Even though it rained in the morning and snowed in the area, the trails were fairly dry. At certain elevations you can see the Rockies. We visited two pavilions with nice views. Driving from Denver expect to drive on switchback sections to higher elevation. I've experienced better views but this park is a nice warm up to harder trails in the future. read more

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The West Trailhead was an easy, open spaced and wide trailed hike. We took Castle Trail to the Walker House ruins. The hike was relatively flat with scenic views of the mountains to the West. The Walker House has a nice description of the property and Walker family, with even some pictures of how the house originally looked. We hiked on Castle Trail a bit longer before turning back and taking the "long" way back to the car by taking Meadow Trail followed by Castle Trail. Meadow Trail was very nice with some tree cover and a nice view of the meadow. I imagine in the summer it must be flourishing with wildflowers. Since it was only the beginning of spring, we mostly had some melting snow and brown shrubs - no worries, it was still gorgeous! The East Trailhead was a mix of open aired, forest tree cover, and high shrubbed trails. We took Castle Trail which was pretty open with minimal tree cover in the beginning. Even saw some deer. As you slowly ascend, you can see all the cool different rocks (pink, white, grey, red, etc.). A little over one mile in, you can choose to continue on Castle Trail, which will take you to the back of the mountain and to the West Trailhead or you can take Turkey Trot, and make your way back to the beginning. We took Turkey Trot and made our slow descent. The part was my favorite! There was so much tree cover, I was really enjoying the fresh Colorado air. As you get closer to the trailhead, you beginning to leave the heavily treed area to the familiar rocky, open spaced area that you encountered in the beginning. Both Trailheads are amazing yet so different! My favorite? East Trailhead :) read more

Went for a sunrise winter hike. Enjoyed the trail very much. Beautiful views with many places to stop and sit down and even have a picnic if one wanted. This will be on my rotating list of hikes for sure! read more

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Perspective. Cooped up indoors for the last two months? Haven't we all! I'm certain nature needed a break from us anyway. This past weekend was my first hike in over two months. If you're in Denver and haven't hiked at Mount Falcon Park you are doing yourself a disservice. This little old hike turned out to be quite pleasant, and one of my new favorites in close proximity to Denver. We pulled up to a full parking lot and cars parked along the side of the road leading to the parking lot. However, we found the final spot directly in front. Stars aligned? Yes, 100%. You know the hike is going to be great when you step out of the car and Red Rocks is in plain sight! They did have COVID-19 signs in place. And though the parking lot was full, the trails weren't all that crowded. Lots of masks and social distancing in full effect. We opted for the Turkey Trot Trail first, which connects to the Castle Trail. The latter gets most of the praise here, though both are doable in a single day. Plus, the former is less crowded with awesome views of Red Rocks along the trail. Lots of dogs and a ton of mountain bikers! Holy smokes, maybe skip the headphones on this one, since bikers will wiz past you every few hundred steps. This trail is also horse-friendly? Wow, that was quite the surprise! I only wish their owners picked up after them like I do with my dog... Maybe it has something to do with being stuck inside for the last two months, but Mount Falcon Park is a newfound favorite. Definitely worth the quick drive to Morrison! read more

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Awesome park with great views. We did the east side towards Red Rocks with the summer house at the top. The hike is moderate with not much shade and average incline. Plenty of parking and nicely maintained trail and a good amount of people but not too crowded. Not too many mountain bikes on the day we went. read more

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My family and I went hiking here the day before Thanksgiving (11/22/2023), we throughly loved it. We met a ranger, Dr. Dan, he walked and talked to us at several different times and he helped make it one of the best hikes we've done. We want Dr. Dan's boss to know what a great asset they have in this guy. Thank you for your time and knowledge. read more

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We did the East trail side and it was a 2h steep hike up, I almost wanted to give up because I was just over the constant elevation. The top was near with the views, photo op and castle view. To go down it was a lot faster and we finished the whole thing at 3h. It's not the most fun but glad I did it. I won't walk for the rest and following days so it is an excellent workout:) read more

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Visited Mount Falcon Park on a beautiful weekday morning and loved the more challenging uphill hiking trails. Parked on the Morrison east side, which has two different trails, Turkey Trot Trail and Castle Trail. There are also several other trails that branch off and connect via Castle Trail. We must have come on a busy workday for most because parking was a plenty and there wasn't much foot traffic. Also realized that we chose the more difficult side. If you're looking for easier hikes at Mount Falcon Park, go to the west parking lot. Here you can find nice views of Red Rocks, Denver and other surrounding cities. The views aren't the best by any means, but the hikes are more challenging as it's a lot of uphill walking. So, it's a good place for a workout, especially if you take Turkey Trot Trail. This trail is rocky, uneven and mostly uphill. All in all, it was tough. On our hiking trip, we came across several mountain bikers, a few whom would come out of nowhere quite fast. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled, as some aren't so courteous to slow down for you to get out of the way. Last time I was here, the bathrooms were being remodeled. There is also a small, covered area to sit and have a meal after your done hiking. A short distance from Denver, Mount Falcon Park is the perfect place to get out and explore! read more

This park is great! Dog friendly and well trafficked it has a cool castle/house halfway through to check out. Part of the trail was closed so keep in mind that in the winter there may be inaccessible portions of the trail. Pro-tip: bring micro spikes and a windbreaker. read more

I can't think of a better way to spend a bachelorette than having Mount Falcon on the agenda. First off, I want to give a gigantic shoutout to Robin, from Hiking in the Rockies for being the best guide ever. She not only introduced us to the names of trees, wild flowers, and rocks in the surrounding area, but also patiently took our group photos and even gave us snacks at the end of the hike. If you are a beginner or someone who gets lost easily, I would recommend Hiking in the Rockies for some company, motivation, and/or guidance. We started our hike at the Mount Falcon West Trailhead. Since we had several girls hiking for the first time, we went on a 4.5-mile hike, 7000-8000 feet in elevation, which took roughly 2.5 hours. Thank goodness that none of us were blessed with altitude sickness. The intensity was low to moderate intensity with more steep slopes initially and more downhill slopes the later half. Our route was the following: west trailhead, meadow trail, old ute trail, devil's elbow trail, old ute trail, and then tower trail. Be sure to use the restroom at the beginning of the hike (west trailhead) as there were no porta potties along the way. With any hike, remember to protect yourself from the wind/sun with sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen. I was so glad I wore my hiking boots for ankle support; it really does make a huge difference versus regular tennis shoes. This hike was so refreshing. I enjoyed seeing the different types of rocks (granite, quartz, & micas) and walking on the pine needles. My favorite trees were the ponderosa pine and juniper berries. While on the trail, we saw cute dogs on leashes. We additionally saw John Walker's home that is now in ruins due to a lightning strike. It was a nice balance of sun and shade, so we were not burning the entire time. Trails were clean. One of the other hikers warned us of a snake, but the only wildlife we saw was a squirrel. Some of the best views of the mountains were actually off trail. I expected the view from tower trail to be more mind-blowing, but it will just have to do. Overall, this is definitely a fun hike to break a sweat. read more

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First timer here ! Had a blast with my man checking out so many beautiful views. We did about a 3 mile walk there are longer trailers but I sure ain't at that level yet!! Definitely check this place out not too crowded totally able to social distance read more

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This will ever be remembered as my baby's first hike! We wanted to show off Red Rocks to our friend visiting and get some hiking in. My brother recommended Mount Falcon Park and it was the perfect spot to find our hiking legs (seeing as we just moved) and take in some fresh Colorado air. We entered via the East Trailhead. The parking lot was full, so we parked on the edge of the road leading into the lot which seemed to be allowed. You can choose between Turkey Trot and Castle Trail. We started on Castle Trail and then looped around back to the parking lot via Turkey Trot which was somewhere between 3-4 miles. Perfect for us since we were testing out our baby hiking backpack for the first time (spoiler alert: she liked it!). There are great views of Red Rocks along the trail and some nice photo opps. Turkey Trot was more woodsy which made it more shaded, but both had some cool plants to see along the way. Someone told us that Turkey Trot doesn't allow bikers and it did seem a little calmer. At the end, we had lunch at the bottom on one of the few picnic tables. There's a restroom there too. Overall, I'm so happy we checked out this park and would definitely recommend if you're looking for an easy hike just a short trip from Denver. read more

Awesome spot just a quick drive from Denver! Maybe Mount Falcon Park views don't compete with parks or forests farther west, but the proximity to Denver certainly counts for something! Very well-maintained trails, trailhead (clean bathrooms!), and parking lot, with trails for everybody. read more

Great trail. Listed as kid friendly--- I cannot exactly agree to this. There is incline and it is not flat all the way. Honestly-- the heat was at 87 degrees and too hot to finish it with my toddler. Definitely a great hike though if you go without kids. We completed about 1.8 miles of 3 miles the turkey trot trail. There is also another trail called Castle trail. The parking lot was half way filled at 10am on a Monday morning. And if your up for more take a ride over to red rocks amphitheater. read more

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Always a fun and easy hike to visit the area. Fantastic views of downtown Denver and Morrison (red rocks). Worth the quick drive! read more

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We arrived at the trailhead at 10 am and hiked up to the castle, down walkers dream trail, and back to the trailhead for a total of 6.7 miles and 4 hours. Would rate it an intermediate trail and would definitely recommend spikes. Amazing views and historic sites made the hike very much worth it. read more

Mount Falcon Park - View from walkers dream - Parks Near Me - Morrison, Colorado

I finally made my way out to Morrison this past Wednesday to do some solo hiking at Mount Falcon Park. Def glad I did! Despite a couple light rain showers and some thunder that tried to send me back down the mountain, I made my way up Castle Trail and Walker's Dream to the Summer White House site (a whopping 5.6 miles round trip according to the map). Here's my breakdown: ++ Amazing views! You can see Red Rocks (plus you can hear some of the bands playing too), Denver (in the distance), and Chatfield Lake. ++ There are several different historic sites here to hike up to; including the Summer White House and Walker Home Ruins. ++ Other hikers were really friendly and I may have made some new hiking friends! Yay! ++ Not a far drive from the Metro-Denver area! Plus great proximity to Morrison and some post adventuring drinks and grub! ++ Trails for the most part are packed dirt with a few rocky spots, nothing bad. +/- Hiking from the East parking lot up Castle Trail is def intense! Much steeper than I expected, but it was a great workout. -- Dodging the mountain bikers got a little old. Luckily they were nice for the most part. -- Unfortunately people don't always clean up after their pets. So watch out for poop! I know that I'll be back with my buddies to hike some more of Mount Falcon Park and check out the Walker Home Ruins amongst other trails. #optoutside read more

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Mount falcon is terrible. No views, aggressive wild life and the parking is horrible. Also, the bathrooms are non existent (they never get cleaned and are overflowing). read more

Spent a total of nine days in Denver, Colorado. Each day was packed with multiple fun activities. The Best day of the entire trip was our hike at Mount Falcon Park. I was dressed for the cold and slightly worried to hike in Snow clothes. The drive up to the hike was beautiful! So many cabins and views as you climb the mountain. Once we got to the hike, the sun was slowly but surely piercing through the clouds. YES, it was cold! I did not mind though. That hike was simply breath-taking. The main reason behind our trip up to Mount Falcon Park was hills to sled down. Energized and pumped, we ran up every hill we could find and ripped though the snow. I thought the coolest part of the hike was the multiple viewpoint locations. After a mile or so, you were able to find a balcony viewpoint that shows off Mount Falcon Park. Each viewpoint had chairs and tables, which would be perfect picnic spots when I come back in the summer. Once the sun pierced completely through, the snow,trees, and sky made every picture Instagram worthy lol. For anyone who is not in the best of shape, this hike isn't demanding on your body. If its the winter though, I highly recommend full snow attire. Overall, one of the best hikes I've ever been on. I had such an amazing time hiking and playing with the snow. Such a great experience! I want to go back in the summer to see how trail transforms to a nature lovers dream. Honestly, I want to hike that trail right now! 5 out of 5 in my opinion! If your in the state of Colorado, consider making a full day at Mount Falcon Park! read more

Mount Falcon Park - Best shot of the day! - Parks Near Me - Morrison, Colorado

A nice, moderate hike in Morrison with parking at the trailhead and plenty of views. Fellow adventurers don't all take the "masks are heavily encouraged" sign to heart, as many walk close and don't cover their mouths or noses. So definitely bring yours and plan on wearing it! This was my first hike of the spring/summer season and it reminded me that I need more cardio in my life. Walking around Park Hill or City Park isn't cutting the mustard. An incline and altitude at the same time will put any overconfident Coloradan in his/her place. read more

Amazing! The views are fantastic and you're hiking parallel to Red Rocks! The turkey trot trail trots you uphill for the first mile or so, so prepare to sweat. At the start, there are two trails, one with bikers the other without. On a windy Sunday in June, in the late afternoon, there were few people, which was great. Definitely one I'll be coming back to. Close to Denver but feels like an escape. read more

Mount Falcon Park - Just one of the views - Parks Near Me - Morrison, Colorado

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Mount Falcon is located along the front range and is only a few minutes away from Morrison and Denver. This beautiful peak offers views of the city, Mount Evans, and even all the way to Pikes Peak. Mount Falcon is a great place to vist when you need to hike but don't have the time to go very far. Or you need something a little bit more challenging than a flat boring trail. You could also pack lunch and stop by the historical ruins of John Brisben Walker's home. John Brisben Walker owned 4,000 acres of land in the area back in the early 1900's. Unfortunately in 1918 his house burned down, and only the stone pillars and fireplaces remain. Mount Falcon isn't as simple as it sounds, it includes 9 different trails that each lead to different areas. These 9 trails cover over 11.1 miles of amazing views. Mount Falcon also includes 2,248 acres of forest and one of Mount Falcon's trails (Devil's Elbow) actually enters the Denver Mtn. Park, then it loops back in. When it comes down to it, Mount Falcon is for anyone looking to have a great time with great views! The west side of this trail is considered the easy side. Hikers have the 1.7-mile Turkey Trot Trail all to themselves. The remaining 11 park miles are multi-use. The 2,000-foot elevation gain of the Castle Trail, a steep climb from the east, provides a vigorous workout and a 14er training ground. It is also the best view of the Red Rocks Amphitheater when you're hiking up the trail from the east side. You get the occasional trees and bushes that will give you a much needed respite from the sun. That's one of the reasons why I love this trail. You will meet the occasional cyclist but they're a cool bunch. My last hike here last week I missed it so much I was hot on the trail from the east in one hour all the way to Mr. Walker's home. The trail is rocky and slippery in some areas but you don't need hiking boots to do this hike. There is bathroom by the parking lot. Parking is free. I have never seen a bathroom in a park so clean and well maintained. I am really impressed with the overall condition of this park. BELLOW ARE SOME SIDE TRAILS YOU WILL NOTICE: Go explore! 1. Old Ute Trail Junction w/Meadow Trail (.5 miles long Pleasant Forrested Loop 2.2.) 2. Devil's Elbow Trail Junction w/Old Ute Trail (1.1 miles long Forrested, Good View of 285.) 3. Walker's Dream Trail Junction w/Castle Trail.3 miles long (Short Trail To Historical Ruins) 4. Two-Dog Trail Junction w/Castle Trail (.3 miles long Short but Steep) 5. Turkey Trot Trail East Parking Lot (1.7 miles long Hiker Only Trail) 6. Castle Trail West Parking Lot (3.8 miles long and Steep) 7. Parmalee Trail Junction w/Castle Trail (2 miles long Forested and Steep At Times) 8. Meadow Trail Junction w/Castle Trail (.8 miles long Open Meadow Trail) 9. Tower Trail Junction w/Castle Trail (.6 miles long Summit Trail) read more

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West Trailhead Parking lot: hike east on Castle Trail for about 2 miles to reach Summer White House (View of Red Rocks and Denver). You will also pass Walker Home Ruins this way (Ruins of a burned castle). 21004 Mount Falcon Road, Indian Hills CO 80454 East Trailhead Parking lot: hike west on Castle Trail for about 3 miles to reach Summer White House but there's a 2000 feet elevation gain so be prepared for that. 3852 Vine Street, Morrison CO 80465 West lot is a easier hike but East parking lot is a much shorter drive from C470. Dog friendly. read more

It's a short distance outside of Denver, and is the perfect trail to watch the sunrise! I saw 5 deer and 20(+) bunnies on my hike which always excites me It wasn't too crowded but I went at 5:30am so I imagine it gets much busier during the day. It was a mild-moderate hike which makes it perfect for beginners! Definitely recommend checking this place out....especially during sunrise! read more

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The lack of rule enforcement is fantastic at this park! "Stay on the trail"... Make whatever trail you want they can't stop you. I love walking on the eroded hill sides because I'm too lazy to do the switchbacks. "Dogs must be leashed" well maybe your dog but mine prefers to run free. "Pick up after your dog" all you have to do is pick up a rock and set it on top of the poop. "No Parking" likely doesn't pertain to me. I'll just park in the neighborhood and cut the trail. Mountain bikers ripping down the hill not calling out On Your Left is awesome! "Strongly suggesting a mask" well it's my constitutional right not to wear one. If you get sick because of me that's your fault. Trash, just throw it in the ditches the neighborhood will clean it up. I love the Hike At Your Own Risk mentality. 5+ stars! read more

Stunning park! Easy to moderate hiking. Lush greenery - feel like you're in Vermont. Love it! read more

Nice area Good for hiking. The drive is beautiful. I'm afraid of heights do not know how I did that.

Believe the reviews, this place is pretty great. The trails can be a workout or a stroll, depending on how hard you push yourself. There are multiple trails, but if you opt for the Castle Trail Route, round trip it's over 3 miles and will take you just-over-an-Hour if you stop to briefly visit the ruins. In addition to the ruins you get a solid overlook view of Denver. The castle itself had a cool history, and you can touch the marble cornerstone of a castle that "could have been but never should have been there." My suggestion: bring water, bring your dog, plan to make it a half day trip! read more

This park seems like a great place to hike. My date and I tried to go hiking on one of the trails but as we got further into it the trail was getting a little too muddy so we turned back around. We still got a good 40 minutes round trip. It was a beautiful day. I most definitely coming back to complete the hike. read more

I love the great outdoors! This park has alot going for it - 30 minutes from denver, ruins of building from the early 1900's, well defined trails! Woot! There are a couple trails designated hiker only. It is a heck of a work out from the eastern parking lot - all up, and up and up for 3 miles... The views - woah! Depending what oyu like to see when you hike, i found it cool to be able to still see denver for a bit, and red rocks in all it's glory and then the snow capped rockies on the other side! But it also had a lot, not going for it: Parking lot is very small There are a ton of bikers, so go off season There is repetitively little shade, like none It is a heck of workout from the eastern parking lot - all up, and up and up for 3 miles (yes, it's a good and a bad, ask my glutes and calves this morning!) I liked the feeling of a good workout and the views! Definitely glad i went but i double i'll get hubby back to do the Castle Trail again, maybe the summit from the western parking lot? read more

Mount Falcon Park - View neat top of castle trail (red rocks looking amazing!) - Parks Near Me - Morrison, Colorado

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Looking for a birds-eye view of Denver? This is the spot. 15 minutes outside of the city, definitely not a far drive. You can see the Redrocks from the top. Lots of people go up here when it's pretty out according to my Denver friend. Lots of people seem to bike this place, which looks pretty fun. We got a good 2 hour hike in, but be sure to bring some water. The paths are really easy so you can definitely bring your parents or kids if you're looking for an easy route. Carrie R (http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=EEUw-6sgst8qxFcByYhWAQ) and I ended up meeting each other on a trail on the mountain totally unexpected. So, odds are you're going to be seeing lots of Yelpers on this mountain (at least two of them :P). read more

Mount Falcon Park - pretty nice view - Parks Near Me - Morrison, Colorado

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Castle Trail (about 3.8 miles with some steep areas) led to a great lookout point with a breathtaking view of Denver. Mt. Falcon Park is a short drive from Denver and offers an easy trip if you just want to do a little easy hiking. With a variety of trails (9 different options) it's easy to keep coming back for more. You can park in a free parking lot and choose from a few different trails all from here. There are very nice convenience facilities at the trailhead and other areas on the trails that include well kept restrooms and drinking fountains. I was very impressed by how clean and well maintained everything was. There are some great views along Castle trail as well as plenty of nature and wildlife and the Walker ruins which are fun to poke around in. The Walker ruins are the remains of a house that burned down in 1918. Overall, a great park only a short distance from the city that can help you escape back to nature for a little bit. read more

I guess the best things in life are free. We took a life changing hike into Mount Falcon and saw the most beautiful wildlife everywhere that Mother Earth can offer to us. It was a long drive, but this adventure reminded me of what a proud Coloradan I am. We parked in an empty parking lot and saw lots of giant hills among us and red rocks wasn't that far. We heard loud music echo from The Fork Restaurant below!! The hiking took an hour up and an hour down but the time actually flies by quickly. At first I was freezing, but the amount of climbing makes you hot, hot, hot! We saw wealthy homes in the middle of the climb and it was beautiful. We saw deer and that was important because we hardly saw any up close before. This time we saw the wondrous creatures so close, it felt awesome. We saw the whole city from up here. We heard wildlife surround us and we passed through damps, tiny rivers and hills. I suggest not coming after a rain storm. It gets crazy muddy and you can slip fast and God forbid fall off the mountain. It is that steep. Bring a flash light because it's pitch black at this time of night. Bring proper shoes too. Otherwise, we really did connect with the earth around us just by looking at the wild. I didn't want to go back. I loved every second of it. read more

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So clsoe to town, yet so far away. With saoring views of the great plains, Mt. Evans and the distant Denver skyline. I was here after a hard snow for a photo shoot and the plows were out early getting the road clear. Amazing. ENJOY! read more

Mount Falcon Park - beautiful place for a winter photo shoot! - Parks Near Me - Morrison, Colorado

This is a gorgeous park with plenty of parking (at least when I went on a weekday. I can't say what it'll be like on the weekend)! There are covered picnic tables and a place to grill. The bathrooms are well taken care of and didn't smell like other outhouse style bathrooms. The Castle Trail was gorgeous and the Walker Home Castle Ruins were amazing. I can't believe someone would build such a grand home up there in the middle of no where. Since it's spring time there were many lovely wildflowers in bloom, which added to the beauty of the place. The sky looked tumultuous, but it was beautiful. We hiked along the Castle Trail taking our time and also up to the Summer White House foundation. Note, the Summer White House was never actually built. It was just a dream. The whole round trip took us about 2 hours and it was about 3.8 miles. I was with my dad's friends who are in their 60's and my dad who is overweight. Some of the hills on the return hike were harder for them, but it was manageable and we all made it back alive and before the rain started. This was a beautiful park and I would certainly return! read more

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