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The Best Hiking in Castle Rock

Looking for the best hiking in Castle Rock? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Castle Rock. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Castle Rock

  • Castle Rock, Colorado

    Memmen Ridge Open Space Trail

    1.62 mi / 171 ft gain
    Memmen Ridge Open Space Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Castle Rock, Colorado.
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  • Castle Rock, Colorado

    Rock Park Loop Trail

    5.0
    1.42 mi / 341 ft gain
    Rock Park Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Castle Rock, Colorado.
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  • Castle Rock, Colorado

    Challenge Hill Blue Loop Trail

    0.62 mi / 118 ft gain
    Challenge Hill Blue Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Castle Rock, Colorado.
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  • Castle Rock, Colorado

    Run the Challenge Hill

    5.0
    0.6 mi / 200 ft gain
    The Basics: The Challenge Hill, or as I like to call it, the Mini-Incline, is a shrunken version of its big brother to the south in Manitou. However, don't let its relatively small 200 stair count fool you - this hill is a serious workout! Located in Philip S. Miller Park, just one minute off I-2...
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  • Castle Rock, Colorado

    Ridgeline Open Space Loop

    9.31 mi / 1119 ft gain
    Ridgeline Open Space Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Castle Rock, Colorado.
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  • Castle Rock, Colorado

    Ridgeline Open Space Loop: A to B and O to A Loop

    2.04 mi / 262 ft gain
    Ridgeline Open Space Loop: A to B and O to A Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Castle Rock, Colorado.
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  • Castle Rock, Colorado

    Quarry Mesa Trail Loop

    2.91 mi / 338 ft gain
    Quarry Mesa Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Castle Rock, Colorado.
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  • Castle Rock, Colorado

    Mitchell Creek Canyon Trail

    2.9 mi / 259 ft gain
    Mitchell Creek Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Castle Rock, Colorado.
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  • Castle Rock, Colorado

    Hidden Mesa Trail to Cherry Creek Trail

    6.71 mi / 495 ft gain
    Hidden Mesa Trail to Cherry Creek Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Evergreen, Colorado.
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  • Castle Rock, Colorado

    Hidden Mesa Trail via S Pleasant View Drive

    2.74 mi / 131 ft gain
    Hidden Mesa Trail via S Pleasant View Drive is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Franktown, Colorado.
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  • Castle Rock, Colorado

    Rim Loop via Pleasant Pass

    4.05 mi / 354 ft gain
    Rim Loop via Pleasant Pass is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Castle Rock, Colorado.
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  • Franktown, Colorado

    Rim Rock Trail to Creek Trail Loop

    4.6 mi / 620 ft gain
    Rim Rock Trail to Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Franktown, Colorado.
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  • Franktown, Colorado

    Cherry Creek Trail Loop

    1.93 mi / 256 ft gain
    Cherry Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Castle Rock, Colorado.
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  • Franktown, Colorado

    Hike the Creek Bottom Trail

    5.0
    4.1 mi
    The West Side of Castlewood Canyon is the more "rugged" side of the park, it has a dirt road, gravel parking lots, and only vault toilets. Luckily, this also means this is a less popular side of the park, making for less crowded trails and easier parking!  Park at the first trailhead, for the Hom...
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  • Franktown, Colorado

    Hike the Rim Rock Trail

    4.98 mi
    The West Side of Castlewood Canyon is the more "rugged" side of the park, it has a dirt road, gravel parking lots, and only vault toilets. Luckily, this also means this is a less popular side of the park, making for less crowded trails and easier parking!  Park at the first trailhead, for the Hom...
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  • Franktown, Colorado

    Hike the Rim Rock / Creek Bottom Trail Loop

    5.0
    4.54 mi
    The West Side of Castlewood Canyon is the more "rugged" side of the park, it has a dirt road, gravel parking lots, and only vault toilets. Luckily, this also means this is a less popular side of the park, making for less crowded trails and easier parking!  Park at the first trailhead, for the Hom...
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