Castlewood Canyon offers good hiking
April 20, 2010 posted by Brent - All Mountain Sports
Filed under Hikes, Trips
DOUGLAS COUNTY – Spring hiking weather has returned to Colorado, and one of the nicest hiking options for families is also one of the closest: Castlewood Canyon State Park near Franktown.
Located in the Black Forest, Castlewood Canyon State Park offers visitors hiking, rock climbing, with walls up to 60 feet, and unique sightseeing opportunities in a desert-like setting.
The ruins of the century-old Castlewood Canyon Dam form the centerpiece of the park and leads visitors to hiking trails that wind their way into the deepest regions of the canyon, one of which runs alongside Cherry Creek. Dramatic canyon walls and the unique ruins make up some of the park’s attractions.
Castlewood Canyon State Park is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset for sightseeing, picnicking, hiking, nature study and technical rock climbing. The park is also popular for bird watching and photography. Castlewood Canyon is a day-use park only and does not offer camping.
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