Castlewood Canyon State Park is a nature lover’s paradise. The 2,600-acre state park is quite the hidden gem in the Centennial State and is ripe with adventure. Several hiking trails range from easy to difficult, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers with varying skillsets. If you’re looking for an easy hike that you and your kids can do, then the Lake Gulch Trail is perfect. Let’s check it out.
You can access the Lake Gulch Trail through the eastern entrance of the park.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife The East Park Entrance has over 13 miles of trails that range from easy to moderate. It’s perfect for anyone just looking for a short and sweet hike or an outdoor adventure they can do with the family. The West Park Entrance has several trails as well, but these trails are a little more difficult, making them ideal for rock climbers or anyone looking to challenge themselves.
The Lake Gulch Trail is just shy of a mile (0.9 miles) and is rated as easy.
Lisa Blackwell/All Trails You’ll encounter some elevation, but even the most inexperienced of hikers should be able to knock out this trail with no problems.
You’ll come across various landscapes along the way.
Timothy Bradford/All Trails From rocky terrain to grassy plains, you’ll see it all.
The out-and-back trail is often combined with the Inner Canyon Trail to make a nice little loop.
Todd Romero/All Trails If you combine the trails, you’re looking at a 1.9 mile hike total. The Canyon Trail is rated as moderate, but still fairly easy as far as Colorado trails go.
The different landscapes you’ll hike through will really give you a deep appreciation for how beautiful Colorado is.
Crystal Paulson/All Trails Peaks and valleys will give you multiple perspectives of this beautiful state park.
Depending on the time of day, you could have the trail all to yourself.
Daniel Millimet/All Trails Bring your dog along for the hike, they’ll love it!
And with views like this, you’ll find yourself coming back again and again to to catch the sunsets.
James Rasure/All Trails You’ll quickly fall in love with this state park and want to hike all of the other trails.
Castlewood Canyon State Park is a day park that’s open from sunrise to sunset seven days a week.
Lisa Blackwell/All Trails
For more information, be sure to check out their website. Have you ever hiked Lake Gulch Trail? Let us know in the comments below!
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
The East Park Entrance has over 13 miles of trails that range from easy to moderate. It’s perfect for anyone just looking for a short and sweet hike or an outdoor adventure they can do with the family. The West Park Entrance has several trails as well, but these trails are a little more difficult, making them ideal for rock climbers or anyone looking to challenge themselves.
Lisa Blackwell/All Trails
You’ll encounter some elevation, but even the most inexperienced of hikers should be able to knock out this trail with no problems.
Timothy Bradford/All Trails
From rocky terrain to grassy plains, you’ll see it all.
Todd Romero/All Trails
If you combine the trails, you’re looking at a 1.9 mile hike total. The Canyon Trail is rated as moderate, but still fairly easy as far as Colorado trails go.
Crystal Paulson/All Trails
Peaks and valleys will give you multiple perspectives of this beautiful state park.
Daniel Millimet/All Trails
Bring your dog along for the hike, they’ll love it!
James Rasure/All Trails
You’ll quickly fall in love with this state park and want to hike all of the other trails.
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