Mount Falcon Castle Trail

7.4 Miles Roundtrip

1,745 Feet Elevation Gain

Steady Uphill Hike To Ruins & Views In The Front Range Of The Colorado Rockies

The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and breath-taking viewpoints before it ends at the ruins of the John Brisben Walker Castle (Mansion). On the drive there, you’ll pass the Red Rocks Amphitheater which you’ll see portions of while on the hike. You can also see Denver!

The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea
The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea
The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea
The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea
The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea
The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea
The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea
The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea
The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea
The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea

Although the starting elevation and the elevation change are rough on those not used to them, it is well worth the hike. Besides the Castle Mansion at the end of the hike there is also a wooden tower which hikers can climb and enjoy the views from. And the views are truly are incredible. Trailhead: 21074 Mount Falcon Road, Indian Hills, CO 80454.

The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea
The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea
The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea
The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea

The Castle part of the trail at the very top is on account of John Brisben Walker and his tragic story which a plaque at the top details:

“John Brisben Walker is personally responsible for the way much of the front range looks in this area. In his quest for the perfect place to build a home for his family, he preserved thousands of acres of land around Morrison. As a well-rounded businessman, he launched many projects in the Denver area. All of these ventures continue to impact people who live and play here now. The ruins you see here are the remains of a grand home belonging to John B. Walker. A self-made millionaire by 1905, he purchased more than four thousand acres of land in this area, including what is now Mount Falcon Park. Tragedy struck the Walker family in 1916 when Mrs. Walker died. Lightning struck the Walker home and it burned down in 1918, forcing John to leave the area. These ruins are only the foundation of the magnificent craftsman-style chalet that once stood here. His vision of preserving large pieces of land eventually became the foundation for Denver Mountain Parks and Jefferson County Open Space. As well as preserving the land you are now standing on, Walker was a successful businessman in the greater Denver area. He boosted farming in Colorado by introducing irrigated alfalfa as a crop, developed an area known as Riverfront Park' in downtown Denver, complete with a racetrack and a Castle of Commerce featuring art, agricultural and mineral displays, and a theater and he made investments in the Stanley Steamer steam-powered automobile. He also owned and edited Cosmopolitan magazine and made it a voice for progressive ideas.”

The 7.4 mile Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop (1,745 foot elevation gain) is an incredibly beautiful but grueling trail that climbs Mount Falcon just 40 minutes southwest of Denver. The arduous trail passes plenty of valleys, forests, animals, and brea

You’ll forgive me if I threw up a little bit because of the end where it said he was a voice for progressive ideas. Progressivism is the evil that is leading to the destruction of peace, wealth, culture, & Western Society as we know it.