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Hike Trail

Homestead Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A short, flat, and beginner-friendly trip to the homestead ruins.
0.4
mi
Distance
5
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsHistoricalRiver/Creek
Access Issues
Regulations from Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Ground fires are prohibited (cook stoves and self-contained grills are allowed). Vehicles must remain on designated roadways. Pets must be on a leash not exceeding six feet in length. Dispose of pet waste in garbage. No hunting is allowed in the park. Camping is prohibited. Gathering of artifacts, vegetation and timber is prohibited. Only 3.2 alcohol is allowed.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.35mi
Distance
5ft
Elevation Gain
115ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
6,281ft
High Point
6,160ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting from the Homestead Trailhead, head east out of the parking lot. Head past the Cherry Creek trail junctions and within less than half a mile you'll arrive at the ruins of the old Lucas Homestead, a unique concrete structure built in the 1800s. From here you can turn back or continue onto the Rimrock Trail and/or Creek Bottom Trail.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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