Castlewood Canyon Dam Ruins Trail
Front Range • Franktown, Colorado
easyout and back
1.8
Miles
200
Elevation Gain (ft)
1.5
Hours
6,200
High Point (ft)
Trail Description
An easy walk to historic dam ruins through a scenic sandstone canyon with Cherry Creek flowing through diverse riparian and prairie ecosystems.
Trail Highlights
Historic dam ruins
Sandstone canyon
Cherry Creek
Diverse ecosystems
Best Seasons
🌸spring
☀️summer
🍂fall
❄️winter
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Trail Information
County:Douglas
Nearest City:Castle Rock
Parking Pass:Colorado State Parks Pass
Dog-Friendly:Yes
Kid-Friendly:Yes
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Connected pages
- Hikes near Castle Rock
All curated trails in the Castle Rock area.
- Hiking in the Front Range
Regional trail guide.
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