Highlights:
Adjacent to I-25, the 145-acre property has native chokecherry and wild plum
shrubs along an intermittent stream. The trail winds up into Gambel oak shrubland
and onto a grassland plain with views of Pikes Peak and the Colorado Front
Range. Trail skirts rocky caprock on the northern spur. A 17-acre off-leash
dog area is west of the main trail head.
Trail Rating:
Moderately easy; some short climbs that may be more challenging;
about 200 feet of elevation change
Trail Length:
1.6 miles, including loop and spur to rocks
Trail Surface:
Natural surface
Uses:
Multi-use: horses, mountain bikes and hiking; dogs must be on leash
Amenities:
Port-a-potty, hitching rails, benches, picnic tables, a 17-acre off-leash dog area, parking
for cars and horse trailers
Location:
From the South - Exit 188 Castle Pines, go north 2 miles on E. Frontage Road.
From the North - Exit 192 Ridgegate, go south 2 miles on E. Frontage Road.
Contact:
Douglas County Open Space and Natural Resources 303.660.7495
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