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Mitchell Creek Canyon & Chuck's Loop Trails — Gateway Mesa Open Space Castle Rock

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Mitchell Creek Canyon & Chuck's Loop Trails — Gateway Mesa Open Space Castle Rock

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Mitchell Creek Canyon & Chuck's Loop Trails — Gateway Mesa Open Space Castle Rock

02:26

9.09km

110m

Hiking

Canyon-to-mesa adventure through four ecosystems with Rocky Mountain views from Pikes to Longs Peak.

You'll start your adventure at the parking area off Highway 86, where the Mitchell Creek Canyon …

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1.76 km

Mitchell Creek Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mitchell Creek Canyon Trail, beautiful trail, connecting Mitchel Creek Trail and Gateway Mesa Open Space. The trail is all natural surface and leads from the floor of the canyon up …

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4.45 km

Legacy Trail

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Legacy Trail is one of the newest features (open since 2022) in Gateway Mesa Open Space. Even though it's only a short hike, the whole trail leads through rocky and …

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5.31 km

Chuck's Loop Trail

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Chuck's Loop Trail is a short and easy hike and features some nice landscape and views of the valley. It makes a great combination with Mitchell Creek Canyon Trail and …

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9.09 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.54 km

469 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

2.47 km

2.06 km

1.03 km

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Mitchell Creek Canyon & Chuck's Loop Trails — Gateway Mesa Open Space Castle Rock

Mitchell Creek Canyon Trail

Legacy Trail

Chuck's Loop Trail

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