Castle & Meadow Trails

Rating: Difficult

Distance: 2.7 miles (total, out-and-back)

Surface: Natural + Compacted Aggregate

Width: Unknown

Grade: Max: 12%

Cross-slope: Unknown

Hard Spots: Both routes have large stretches of trail that are 12% plus grades with an open canopy lacking in shade.

Trail Notes: Begin at Mount Falcon West Trailhead  (21074 Mount Falcon Road Indian Hills, CO 80454).

Park at the upper parking lot that has three ADA spots available. Start on Castle Trail for .3 miles. This section of trail is 10’ wide and natural surface. At the junction of Castle and Tower Trails the surface type changes to compacted aggregate.

Habitat & Wildlife: Enjoy views of green meadows, forests, and mountains rising above Mount Falcon Park.

Culture & History: Stay on Castle Trail to visit the historic site of the ruins of John Brisben Walker’s castle.