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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

Trail Information

County:Douglas
Nearest City:Castle Rock
Parking Pass:Colorado State Parks Pass
Dog-Friendly:Yes
Kid-Friendly:Yes
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