Trip
Hiking – Castlewood Canyon - Visitor Center
Hike the East Canyon Preservation Trail in Castlewood Canyon. This is a lollypop hike that starts across from the visitor center and travels east under Hwy 83 following Cherry Creek. The trail is a mixture of canyon and open prairie.
Contacts
- Wed, May 8, 2024
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 300 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,650 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
After returning to the cars if folks are interested we may walk along the top of the canyon for an additional 1.0 mile R/T
We will meet at 8:30 am in the Cabelas parking lot at Ridgegate and I-25 in Lone Tree, specifically in the northwest section of the parking lot close to Cabela's, for a prompt 8:45 am departure. Here is a Google Maps link to Cabelas: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8MpS4gFvbby9g5bj9. DO NOT PARK in the parking lot close to the Sierra Restaurant or the hotel!
Required Equipment
Bring your ten essentials and lunch. Remember to dress for the weather