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Castlewood Canyon State Park

2989 S State Hwy 83, Franktown, CO 80116
303 688 5242
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Franktown
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: State Parks
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Denver, CO
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Really nice visitors center. I recommend this even if you have little ones or seniors. More

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Parker, CO
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

This lightly used small park packs a surprising variety of walks. More

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Aurora, Colorado, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This is a great place to walk around and see some really neat places to explore More

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Denver, Colorado
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Easy hikes, plenty of water pool for the kids to splash in. Nice big rocks to climb. Beware of snakes, mountain lions though when the weather gets warmer. Great views of Pikes Peak. I'd recommend this for Fall/Winter/early spring..playground is there and grills/picnic shelters for rent More

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Denver, Colorado
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

First off, this IS a Colorado State Park, so you have to pay an admission fee to get in, or just buy the "Annual Pass" if you live in CO and then you can get into all the state parks for a year without having to pay every time. Second, sometimes you just want to 'get away' from the big... More

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Castle Rock, Colorado
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Great place to take a hike, do a little climbing and enjoy a picnic. Pets enjoy it too. Be sure they are on a leash. More

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Aurora, Colorado
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

I have hiked this canyon many times both in the winter and summer and have always enjoyed it. The wildlife can vary from not seeing anything to seeing all what the eastern plains has to offer. Do beware of the snakes on the warm sunny days. More

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Franktown, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

nature,quiet, easy to hike trails in and out of trees and along stream, take water bottle More

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Littleton, Colorado
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

This hike is full of history as well as a nice Colorado hike without the altitude gains. Great place for a picnic. More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Wonderful place to just wander and take in all the beautiful scenery especially during the wild flower season. More

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