Roxborough State Park Visitor Center sits on the 3,413-acre Roxborough State Park, featuring dramatic red rock formations, diverse plant life, and abundant wildlife, including black bears and mule deer. The park's signature Fountain Formation is made of red sandstone and tells a geological story dating back over 300 million years from Precambrian crystalline rocks to the Jurassic Morrison Formation.

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One of the most iconic natural sites in the vicinity of Denver. This state park is easily accessible from the Colorado state capital.

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One of the most iconic natural sites in the vicinity of Denver. This state park is easily accessible from the Colorado state capital and offers plenty of opportunities for a run.

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1. Fountain Valley Loop — Roxborough State Park

4.56km

01:16

80m

Easy trail through towering red sandstone spires with 300-million-year-old formations near Denver.

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2. Willow Creek & South Rim Trail loop — Roxborough State Park

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01:20

110m

Scenic rim trail through red sandstone fins with prairie overlooks and diverse wildlife spotting.

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3. Carpenter Peak loop — Roxborough State Park

12.7km

03:46

380m

Switchbacking climb through red rock formations to panoramic views spanning Denver's skyline to distant peaks.

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Elevation 1,890 m

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Location: Roxborough Park, Douglas County, Colorado, United States

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Roxborough State Park Visitor Center

1. Fountain Valley Loop — Roxborough State Park

2. Willow Creek & South Rim Trail loop — Roxborough State Park

3. Carpenter Peak loop — Roxborough State Park

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