The Metzler Family Open Space consists of 109 acres and 4 miles of trails in Castle Rock, Colorado. The land was donated by Robert Metzler and is part of a founding family in the Castle Rock area.
Living close to Castle Rock, I’m enjoying exploring the park, trails, and open spaces found in this region. Before attending the annual Castle Rock Art Fest, I stopped by Metzler Family Open Space. I parked at the main parking lot just north of Target and was pleasantly surprised by the signage and trail markings – very nice! I chose to do the red and green loops for a 1.5 mile adventure this time. I will be back to explore the entire area and trail system.
Check out these other activities in Castle Rock:
[Hike] Castle Rock Incline at Phillip S Miller Park
[Hike] Castlewood Canyon State Park
Good to Know
Distance: 1.5 miles
Trails: Red and Green loops
Elevation Gain: 150 ft
Terrain: Single track, dirt trail
Parking: Available at the Metzler Family Open Space Trailhead
Facilities: Portal toilet available at the Metzler Family Open Space Trailhead
Fun Fact: Take it as a positive or negative – this space is urban (Target is around the corner!) and you do see homes and traffic on the surrounding roads. I didn’t mind it and saw it as a positive!
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