The Best Hiking in Franktown

Mitchell Creek Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Castle Rock, Colorado.

Rim Rock Trail to Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Franktown, Colorado.

Cherry Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Castle Rock, Colorado.

The West Side of Castlewood Canyon is the more "rugged" side of the park, it has a dirt road, gravel parking lots, and only vault toilets. Luckily, this also means this is a less popular side of the park, making for less crowded trails and easier parking!  Park at the first trailhead, for the Hom...

The West Side of Castlewood Canyon is the more "rugged" side of the park, it has a dirt road, gravel parking lots, and only vault toilets. Luckily, this also means this is a less popular side of the park, making for less crowded trails and easier parking!  Park at the first trailhead, for the Hom...

The West Side of Castlewood Canyon is the more "rugged" side of the park, it has a dirt road, gravel parking lots, and only vault toilets. Luckily, this also means this is a less popular side of the park, making for less crowded trails and easier parking!  Park at the first trailhead, for the Hom...

Hidden Mesa Trail to Cherry Creek Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Evergreen, Colorado.

Hidden Mesa Trail via S Pleasant View Drive is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Franktown, Colorado.

Rim Loop via Pleasant Pass is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Castle Rock, Colorado.

Creek and Cherry Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Franktown, Colorado.

Castlewood Canyon Falls Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Franktown, Colorado.

Castlewood Canyon Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Franktown, Colorado.

Climbers Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Franktown, Colorado.

Rim Rock Trail and Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Franktown, Colorado.

The Inner Canyon Trail begins at the Canyon Point Parking Lot. There are a few trails that leave from this lot, so make sure you're following signs for "K."  Right away, you'll descend down a few dozen stairs into the canyon itself. You'll quickly cross a bridge and be on your way. This trail is...

This loop is a combination of two different trails - the Lake Gulch Trail (L) and the Inner Canyon Trail (K). Both of these trails leave from the Canyon Point Parking Lot, inside the east entrance to the park.  I personally like the Inner Canyon Trail a lot more, so I like to start off from the ...