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.

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

Beautiful trails are 100% paved, and they boast beautiful views of natural areas, plenty of sitting…read moreand connections to all across town. At night the trail is well-lit when needed and very peaceful as well! After using trails for 1.5 years I have never felt unsafe.

Beautiful trail! We love to bring our puppy so he can get all of the smells, and it's usually not…read morevery congested, especially if you go in mid morning

Thanks to the Conservation Corps for building this highway (Trail) from Heaven. It's not a 4WD…read moreTrail but if you have an off road vehicle the Trail that runs next to it is awesome. The views are nothing but spectacular. Camping, hiking, MXing and 4WDing all to be done.

Used to be an awesome area, but went to complete sh_t the last 10 years. BLM got so sick of it…read morethey finally made it fee camping. Yet we drove through there and see piles of trash left behind that they just leave there for the next camper???? WTF? On our last visit we passed up 3 sites due to this. Lots of people running generators, driving their atv's illegally on the main road, ignoring the dozens of signs which clearly state you cannot do that. Where are the Rangers? Step up your game BLM.

Nice walk along the trail. We chose the Gus's gulch trail green loop after taking a look at the old…read morehomestead. It's a lovely set of buildings which harken back to the old days. Some farm machinery left behind made for interesting viewing. The open space is a network of 4 miles of unpaved trails suitable for hiking and mountain biking. We started at the Allen Street trailhead but there's another option to park off Mountain Vista Way. We could see Founders on one side and there are houses on the other. Open spaces and wooded areas with bird houses set up on the trail we were on. We took the easier trail as I wasn't feeling well and just wanted some fresh air. Nice, quick walk.

Very sweet park which connects to the Cherry Creek Trail all the way to Denver. Lots of trails…read moregoing through open space and neighborhoods, and over wooden bridges. We easily wandered for over three miles. Stroller-friendly even on the dirt portions, since they are well used and fairly flat. Plenty of paved walkways so you can go after a snow. A thing to note - there are a lot of off leash dogs here. While I am a dog person and loved meeting people's fur babies, I understand not everyone would be comfortable. It's not an off leash park but locals seem to be used to doing this, so just be aware there will be curious pooches saying hello.

A nice secluded medium sized park with big wide open fields give ample room to play a multitude of…read moredifferent sports. This park also connects to the Cherry Creek Trail, Preservation Trailhead and the 17 Mile farmhouse historical site. This is a great place to hike, bike, or take a beautiful nature walk.

A beautiful place to begin your day! So many friendly faces and nice people roaming the area and…read moresoaking up the sun and stunning views. The parking is in a dirt lot and isn't the biggest, but people were coming and going as we drove in. There are restrooms and water fountains for use as well. South Valley Park is for everyone. I saw lots of bikers, dog walkers, joggers, kids and hikers. This is a great spot for picnicking as there are several spots with tables. I didn't realize how big this place actually was, but as I walked over the hill, the view took my breath away. I thought that this was a smaller hiking area, but looking out into the open I realized there was miles of trails and views. There are loads of red sandstone spires in beautiful formations. We even saw several deer up by the trees. Overall, South Valley Park is a great spot to start your morning and an even better place to watch the sunset or sunrise.

Scenic hike with the "Red Rocks" and crops of giants rocks…read more Easy hike, but not shaded much. Saw many people out with young kids and even saw a dad pushing a stroller. There's multiple trails that connect and you can start at the north trailhead and make it down to the other end to the south trailhead.

Reynolds Landing Park is a medium sized park in the City of Littleton that can easily be visited by…read morecar via Sante Fe street or by walking/biking along the Mary Carter Greenway trail. This park also has several businesses next to it such as the Breckenridge Brewery or the Bikery bike shop which offers sales and full service repairs. The park also has restrooms, drinking fountains and a pavilion for when you want to stop and rest.

Wide trails, Platte River views, abundant wildlife. Mind the bikes, sometimes they come through…read morefast. Stay to the right etiquette observed mostly. Masks observed on 85% foot and bike traffic.