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State Park

Roxborough State Park

Colorado · CO

17

Trails

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About

A park of dramatic red rock formations southwest of Denver, with hiking, wildlife viewing and a mix of plant communities. Black bears and mule deer live here.

Source: cpw.state.co.us

From Wikipedia

Roxborough State Park is a state park of Colorado, United States, known for dramatic red sandstone formations. Located in Douglas County 20 miles (32 km) south of Denver, Colorado, the 3,339-acre (13.51 km2) park was established in 1975. In 1980 it was recognized as a National Natural Landmark.

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Trails

All trails in Roxborough State Park

Bear Canyon Trail

0.7 mi338 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Bear Canyon Trail

0.5 mi151 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Carpenter Peak Trail

Carpenter Peak Trail

Littleton6.4 mi1,739 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultOut & Back

Carpenter Spur Trail

0.5 mi
Trail

Dakota Ridge Overlook Trail

0.3 mi7 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Fountain Valley Loop Trail

Fountain Valley Loop Trail

Littleton2.3 mi335 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Fountain Valley Trail and Aurora Rampart Reservoir

Fountain Valley Trail and Aurora Rampart Reservoir

Littleton8.3 mi1,191 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Lyons Overlook Trail

Lyons Overlook Trail

Littleton1.4 mi151 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Powerline Trail to Carpenter Peak Trail

Powerline Trail to Carpenter Peak Trail

Littleton7.9 mi2,169 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop

Sharptail Ridge Trail

1.4 mi56 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Sharptail Ridge Trail

2.6 mi23 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
South Rim and Willow Creek Loop Trail

South Rim and Willow Creek Loop Trail

Littleton2.7 mi617 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop

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