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By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County.  Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning, and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.

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In observance of the New Year, all Douglas County offices will be closed for on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.

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Open Space

Columbine Open Space and Trail

Columbine Open Space and Trail, a former farm property, is a family-friendly trail system along East Plum Creek with picnic amenities and historic farm buildings. The two wide trail loops allow visitors to hike side-by-side and is part of the Colorado Front Range Trail.

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Hours

One hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset.

Address

2 Faraway Place
Castle Rock, Co 80104

Directions

Trail Information

  • Easy, with a short climb on the south loop
  • Crushed concrete and small crusher fines loop near barn area
  • Two trail loops, approximately 1.5 miles each, that are part of and connect to the Colorado Front Range Trail (south to Larkspur, Greenland, Palmer Lake and Colorado Springs)
  • Multi-use: horses, mountain bikes and hiking
  • Dogs are not allowed
  • No water is available

Wildlife

  • Columbine Open Space and Trail is a wildlife habitat for deer, elk and a variety of birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians and fish.
  • The East Plum Creek area of Columbine Open Space is also habitat for the federally threatened Preble’s meadow jumping mouse.