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Castlewood Canyon State Park

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RMOTHG Trip – Castlewood Canyon State Park

We will hike the East Canyon Preservation Trail. This is a lollipop hike that starts out in the canyon then travels under Hwy 83 to open prairie finishing back in the canyon. It follows Cherry Creek and supports a diverse population of birds and mammals.

Contacts

Ken Ruiz
Ken Ruiz
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 300 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,650 ft
  • Pace: Moderate

We will meet at 8:30am 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  departure.  DO NOT PARK in the parking lot close to the Sierra Restaurant or the hotel!

Route/Place

Castlewood Canyon State Park

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$15 annual RMOTHG Membership Dues are required to participate. Please contact the office at 303-279-3080 ext. 3 or office@cmc.org to join!

Bring your 10 essentials lunch and plan on warm weather

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