Hidden Mesa Open Space & Trail

Nice evening walk

This short trail was easy to do and enjoyable for an evening hike. The possibility of rattlesnakes on the trail was a bit scary and kept us using our hiking poles to make noise. It's great to see a ...

In the middle of it all, yet seems remote

Title says it all. You are actually in the middle of civilization, yet it feels like you are on a remote location. No time to drive to a far away destination? Try this place. Take your pick, short, ea...

Nature Near the Suburbs

This fairly large open space is just East of Castle Rock, somewhat "hidden" in the suburbs. If you can find the "upper" trailhead you can have access to some pretty nice easy trails around the top of ...

Nice place to get a semi-wild hike in a populated area.

Been there many times, enjoyed most all. You can drive to the top parking lot if you just want to hike the loop which is pretty flat, or hike up from the Parker Road lot which is a full on workout.

Mt biking

Great easy fun trail. Gentle uphill from highway 83. Super fun riding up on the mesa on the slick rock!!