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2.6 miles
Distance
1,472 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:49:01
Avg time
1,469 ft
Altitude change
6,024 ft
Altitude min
7,493 ft
Altitude max
6,024 ft
Altitude start
7,493 ft
Altitude end
10.6%
Grade
-8.6%
Grade max
55.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
253 ft
Distance down
528 ft
Distance flat
00:49:01
Avg time

Castle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Falcon Park
    Morrison, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27448 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8515 in E-Biking
    • #2817 in Trail Running
    • #1970 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Hikers and equestrians at Mount Falcon Park have 1.7-mile Turkey Trot Trail all to themselves. The remaining 11 park miles are multi-use. The 2,000-foot elevation gain of the Castle Trail, a steep climb from the east, provides a vigorous workout. Historic sites at the park include the ruins of John Brisben Walker’s castle, and the cornerstone of a would-be summer White House for U.S. Presidents. There is also a wooden tower, situated along Tower Trail, which visitors can climb to survey wonders of the landscape that never cease to amaze.

source: Mount Falcon Park
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 15.4 km average
6 Months
  • 144 rides
  • 22.8 km avg distance
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  • 776 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Castle Trail Reports

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Aug 1, 2026 @ 9:16am (America/Denver)
Aug 1, 2026
 Still rocky as sh*t and hard to keep mo'
Jun 7, 2026 @ 10:38am (America/Denver)
Jun 7, 2026
Mar 12, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Denver)
Mar 12, 2026
 Most of the trail is is great condition, but there are several patches of snow on the upper half and a little mud.
Feb 8, 2026 @ 7:44pm (America/Denver)
Feb 8, 2026
Apr 15, 2025 @ 3:10pm
Apr 15, 2025
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on Aug 1, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.95 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to castle trailhead (39.646820, -105.196690)
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      Dec 9, 2017 @ 9:49pm
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      5:37 | 368 | Sep 6, 2022 , Morrison
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      6:24 | 649 | Jan 18, 2019 , Morrison

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      AdamTKincaid AdamTKincaid
      Does anyone else just get irritated with the tall steps and number of hikers on this trail?
      provin1327 provin1327
      Dont let the beginning of this climb fool you, it does get technical and rocky in spots higher up. Although it is a steady climb it's not really that steep and the trail is about 6 feet wide the entire way up. Overall its a blue with a few blue/black technical bits. Boring as hell on the way down with lots of hikers coming uphill.
      trentpaulk
      More like a Blue with a Black-ish rock garden.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Castle located?
      Castle is located in Mount Falcon Park, Morrison, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Mount Falcon Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.64682, -105.19669.
      ▼ How hard is Castle?
      Castle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Castle?
      Castle has 1,472 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,024 ft to 7,493 ft.
      ▼ Is Castle a point to point trail?
      Castle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Castle?
      Castle is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Castle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Castle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Castle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Castle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Castle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to ride Castle. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Castle?
      Castle is a very popular trail. There have been 7,668 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,720 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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