エルバート郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

With a height of almost 7,400 feet, Lincoln Mountain is the most prominent feature in the open space of the same name. The Lincoln Mountain Trail brings you to the top of the mountain and once you reach it, you can enjoy fascinating views of Pikes Peak and the Rampart Range.

A traffic free cycling and walking path, the Sulphur Gulch Trail connects to the Cherry Creek Regional Trail allowing you to ride without vehicles for company from Parker across Denver. The trail follows the tree lined Sulphur Gulch with views of the Rocky Mountains at the eastern end.

Castlewood Canyon State Park plays host to the Castlewood Canyon Dam and is a sanctuary for the plant and animal life that call this riparian environment home. There are a couple big parking lots with restrooms near some of the trailheads along with some pavilions and picnic tables.

Lincoln Mountain Open Space features a couple different loop trails that are super popular for biking and hiking. Most of the trails are smooth dirt, but you should probably opt for wider tires if you don't have a lot of biking experience.

Among multiple trails leading through Castlewood Canyon State Park, Lake Gulch Trail cover just about one mile is one of the shortest hikes in the State Park. For that reason, the trail is perfect for families and inexperienced hikers. Despite its shortness, the trail leads through various landscapes, from rocky terrain to grassy areas.