Mount Falcon Park
Golden, CO 80401-6018
Phone: (303) 271-5925
- Directions:
- Take highway 285 to the Indian Hills exit (Parmalee Gulch Road), drive north about 3.5 miles. Turn right at the Mount Falcon Park sign. Trailheads and parking are located approximately two miles from the sign.
- Hours:
- Opens one hour before sunrise and closes one hour after sunset. The park does not close for the winter.
Editorial Review for Mount Falcon Park – by Shannon Luthy Lukens and Kelley Grant
In Short
The park maintains 11.2 miles of trails for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. Elevation starts at 6,200 feet and rises to 7,800 feet. The views are spectacular of Red Rocks Park, Continental Divide, Mount Evans and the metro area. Bring lunch to eat in one of two picnic areas on the property. Restrooms, parking, handicap access and drinking water are also provided.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasFor a strenuous hike or biking trip, enter the park via a 250-foot climb up a steep and narrow path. It takes approximately 45 minutes on foot to get from the base to the top.
When to GoOccasional snowfall makes for great snowshoe excursions in the winter. Trails can be muddy and icy in the spring, though.
Know Before You GoFormer Cosmopolitan Magazine owner John Brisben Walker built a castle here, but the home burned down in 1918 when it was struck by lightning. All that remains are the massive stone walls and fireplaces.
