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Aurora Reservoir spans 800 acres of water surface and provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and even swimming at the designated swim beach. There is a very nice perimeter trail where you can explore the area surrounding the reservoir.

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.

Aurora Reservoir spans 800 acres of water surface and provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and even swimming at the designated swim beach. There is a very nice perimeter trail where you can explore the area surrounding the reservoir.

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.

Near one of the numerous Castlewood Canyon parking lots you will find the ruins of Lucas Homestead. The Lucas were among the first Irish immigrants to settle south of Denver. Patrick and Margaret Lucas were born in Ireland, but met and married in Arizona. In 1894, they were among the first landowners in the area, settling on 160 acres in this site in the park. They came to settle here for what reasons? Economic or for the beauty of the place?

Castlewood Canyon State Park features remarkable rock formations along the Cherry Creek. The chosen route is the longest, and it will allow you to see the most beautiful views of this remarquable state park, very easily accessible.

Near one of the numerous Castlewood Canyon parking lots you will find the ruins of Lucas Homestead. the Lucas were among the first Irish immigrants to settle south of Denver. Patrick and Margaret Lucas were born in Ireland, but met and married in Arizona. In 1894, they were among the first landowners in the area, settling on 160 acres in this site in the park. They came to settle here for what reasons? economic or for the beauty of the place?