Roxborough State Park is located in the Southwest corner of the Denver Metro Area. The park officially includes fifteen (15) miles of trails throughout the park boundaries. They range from easy to moderate to strenuous, allowing something for everyone!
I’m lucky to call Roxborough “home” and I am a frequent visitor! I wrote about different trail adventures here and here. My goal on this adventure was to complete the entire trail system and I came very close by clocking in at 12+ miles! I rode by bike to (and from) the park and knew from the start that doing the outer ring was all I could accomplish during this adventure.
I was most excited to explore the undiscovered trails on this hike which included Carpenter Spur, Power Line and Elk Valley on the backside of the park. They did not disappoint! After being on “busy” trails for the first half, I didn’t encounter another person and felt like I was truly in the wilderness!
Good to Know
Distance: 12.2 mile “loop” throughout the park
Trails: Willow Creek, South Rim, Carpenter Peak, Carpenter Spur, Power Line, Elk Valley, and Fountain Valley
Elevation Gain: ~2,600 ft
Terrain: Varies by trail – wide gravel, narrow dirt and some steep rocky sections
Parking: Available at the Visitor Center
Facilities: Available at the Visitor Center
Fun Fact: I love that mountain bikes aren’t allowed on these trails – sorry, not sorry!
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