Castle Rock Trail
Total Miles
2.8
Elevation
784.96 ft
Duration
0.5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Overview
This 2.9-mile loop goes around the Castle Rock area. This is private land so please respect the area and remain on the trails. There are some side trails that are a little more difficult but do not create new trails. There are several short hiking trails to explore the rock formations of the area. The main rock formation 'Castle Rock' is a 70-foot-tall chalk pillar landmark of the Butterfield Overland Dispatch route which was used for transporting mail and freight in the 1860s.
Photos of Castle Rock Trail
Difficulty
This is a single-vehicle width trail with obstacles less than 12" in height.
History
The chalk in this area was deposited by an ancient inland sea. The wind and rain have weathered the chalk into the rock formations we see today. 'Castle Rock' now a 70 FT chalk pillar was used as a landmark in the 1860s while traveling the Butterfield Overland Dispatch Route to Colorado.
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