Metzler Family Open Space

Trip

RMOTHG Trip – Metzler Family Open Space

  • Easy
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 350 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,450 ft
  • Pace: 1.5

The trails are gently rolling for the most part, but there is one section that is steeper and rocky.  You may want to bring hiking poles for this section.

Optional after hike stop at Parry’s Pizza  5650 Allen Way
Castle Rock, Colorado 80108 .

Meet at 9:00 a.m. the trailhead located at 838 E. Allen Street, Castle Rock, CO  80104.  The parking lot is paved and has a port-a-potty.   Here’s a Google Maps link to the trailhead parking lot:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/a6ia21zTzPQNy3CbA

https://www.crgov.com/DocumentCenter/View/40638/Metzler-Family-Open-Space-Trail-Map

Directions from I-25:

1.  Take the Founders Parkway/Meadows Parkway exit, Exit 184.

2. Turn east at the ramp and follow Founders Parkway for 1.5 miles.

3.  Turn left onto East Allen Street.  The trailhead parking lot will be on the northeast side (right side) of the intersection.

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Metzler Family Open Space


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