Trip
Hiking – Mount Falcon
Late start and brisk pace with minimal stops - Hike Mt Falcon to Walker's Dream Trail: 6.8 miles, 1,579 feet elevation gain. Starting from the Mt Falcon East Parking Area proceed west .1 mile then turn SW onto the Hiker Only Turkey Trot Trail for 1.7 miles climbing steadily with good views of Red Rocks and Mt Morrison. Joining the intersection with Castle Trail continue West for 1.2 miles to a covered picnic pavilion, at the intersection with Walker's Dream turn North for .4 mile to arrive at the remnants of the effort to create a summer white house on Mt Morrison. Grand views along this last segment of trail of both the eastern plains and the continental divide to the west.
Contacts
- Tue, Apr 30, 2024
- Bobcats Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,579 ft
- Pace: 2 - 2.2 mph
- 8 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please meet at the Jefferson County Mt. Falcon East, Morrison, Trailhead READY TO HIKE at 9:30. Note the late start.
Mount Falcon Morrison Trailhead
3852 Vine Street
Morrison, CO 80465
Please contact Cheryl Harmel at (720)272-9553 or cherylharmel5@yahoo.com with any questions or if you are running late.
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Required Equipment
10 Essentials
There are restrooms at trailhead, but no water.