Castlewood Canyon State Park (West Park Entrance)
Details
We will be hiking from the Homestead Trailhead on the West Side of the Park. We will hike several loops all the way to the east parking lot. Castlewood Canyon Park has a lot of history including a dam break in 1933 that flooded Downtown Denver near Union Station. Its a 7.8 miles RT hike with 930' elevation gain (Rated as a moderate hike). Some of the trails we will be on will have ice. Bring your spikes! Saturday morning will start out being cold, so dress accordingly.
We will have lunch afterwards at The Stage Coach Saloon in Franktown after the hike.
CONTACT: Dan (615) 337-8561
ATTENDEE LIMIT: 20 Hikers
PARK FEE: Annual pass, paid with your yearly car registration or $10 fee at park entrance.
SIGN-UP: This is a moderate hike. Please only sign up if you are ready for this challenge.
Please RSVP yes only if you definitely plan to come. If you change your mind, please update your RSVP. By joining this group you agree to the Policies and Terms of this group.
CARPOOL OPTION: Fort Restaurant for carpool. Please park on the dirt next to the road and in front of their southern parking lot. You are not allowed to park in the parking lot.
Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/D8gFmQygDLfUoF77A
NOTE: There are restrooms at the trailhead.
MEET: Meet at the trailhead.
Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qAQUUCNwDJaJ61br9
LUNCH: Stage Coach Saloon, Franktown
2077 CO-83, Franktown, CO 80116
Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/taCe2oNb1m9Uo8MRA
WHAT TO BRING: Appropriate gear (Spikes, food/snacks, first aid kit, jacket, water, sun screen, hat, hiking poles, etc).
DISTANCE/GAIN: 7.8 miles RT with 930 ft. elevation gain. (Moderate)
DISCLAIMER: Hiking is risky. People are hurt and killed every year because they go beyond their abilities, get lost, or bring the wrong gear. I am not a professional guide. You are responsible for yourself. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and will do the necessary research to understand the conditions of this hike and the gear and conditioning required. Anyone choosing to hike with our group should carry personal health insurance.