Trails at Castlewood Canyon State Park Castlewood Canyon State Park trails are available for daily sightseeing, hiking, photography and nature study. Trail lengths range from 1 to 4 miles; view the map to see how to combine trails for longer hikes. Pets, on a leash, are welcome on all trails, except the East Canyon Preservation trail. From the East Park Entrance
Avid hikers or leisurely walkers can enjoy more than 13 miles of trails by combining these easy to moderate hikes: Canyon View Nature Trail: 1.2 miles, easy Permitted uses: Foot only Miles paved: 1.2 Miles non-paved: 0 Total distance: 1.2 Usage: High Degree of difficulty: Easy Elevation: 6400 ADA accessible: Yes Comments: Excellent views of the canyon Pets: Yes-on a leash Inner Canyon and Lake Gulch Trail: 1.16 miles, moderate Lake Gulch trail: 0.80 miles, moderate Inner Canyon/Lake Gulch Loop Permitted uses: Foot only Miles paved: 0 Miles non-paved: 1.96 Total distance: 1.96 Usage: High Degree of difficulty: Easy to Moderate Elevation: 6400 ADA accessible: No Comments: Takes visitors into the canyon by the creek and back out for nice views Pets: Yes-on a leash The Dam Trail: 0.35 mile, moderate Permitted uses: Foot only Miles paved: 0 Miles non-paved: 0.35 Total distance: 0.35 Usage: Medium Degree of difficulty: Moderate Elevation: 6400 ADA accessible: No Comments: Takes visitors around the Castlewood Dam ruins. Pets: Yes-on a leash Rimrock Trail: 2.14 miles, moderate to difficult Permitted uses: Foot only Miles paved: 0 Miles non-paved: 2.14 Total distance: 2.14 Usage: Medium Degree of difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Elevation: 6600 ADA accessible: No Comments: Excellent views Pets: Yes-on a leash
East Canyon Preservation Trail: 4 miles, moderate Permitted uses: Foot only Miles paved: 0 Miles non-paved: 4 Total distance: 4 Usage: Light Degree of difficulty: Moderate Elevation: 6600 ADA accessible: No Comments: In order to protect the delicate nature of this area visitors are required to remain on the trail at all times. Climbing prohibited. Regulations strictly enforced. Pets: No, the East Canyon is home to several species of rare flora and fauna that can be easily disturbed by pets. From the West Side Entrance Hikers and rock climbers find challenges here. Homestead Trail: 0.35 mile, easy Permitted uses: Foot only Miles paved: 0 Miles non-paved: 0.35 Total distance: 0.35 Usage: High Degree of difficulty: Easy Elevation: 6300 ADA accessible: No Comments: Takes visitors through the historic Lucas homestead and ranch. Pets: Yes-on a leash Climbers Trail: 0.14 mile, difficult Cliff base Trail: 0.18 mile, difficult Cave Trail: 0.14 mile, difficult Climber’s/Cave/Cliff Base Loop Permitted uses: Foot only Miles paved: 0.46 Miles non-paved: 0 Total distance: 0.46 Usage: Medium Degree of difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Elevation: 6300 ADA accessible: No Comments: Good climbing access Pets: Yes- on a leash Creek Bottom Trail: 1.7 miles, moderate Permitted uses: Foot only Miles paved: 0 Miles non-paved: 1.7 Total distance: 1.7 Usage: Medium Degree of difficulty: Easy to Moderate Elevation: 6200 ADA accessible: No Comments: Takes visitors along Cherry Creek and past a waterfall. Pets: Yes- on a leash Cherry Creek Trail (concrete): 0.24 mile, easy Cherry CreekTrail (natural): 1.0 mile, moderate