Hiking

Buckhorn Loop

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General Description: The trailhead is directly east of Tunnel #1 at the multi-use trail sign.  The Captain Jacks Trail system is a multi-use system that allows hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, and motorcycles.  For those who are up for a real challenge, the Captain Jacks Trail joins with the Jones Park Trail at the saddle behind Mt. Buckhorn, and the trail continues for another 2.4 miles to Jones Park.(1.2 miles in park; 2.25 miles in Pike National Forest)

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Saint Mary's Falls

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General Description: Drive about 3.2 miles from the Starsmore Discovery Center to the parking area where North Cheyenne Canon Rd, High Dr. and Gold Camp Rd. intersect.  Park here.  Hike along the closed portion of Gold Camp Rd. to Tunnel #3.Follow the trail up and over the tunnel to St. Mary's Falls.St. Mary's Parking - to the leftSeven Bridges Parking - to the right for High Drive entrance

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Mount Muscoco

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General Description: Follow Mt. Cutler Trail until Mt. Muscoco Trail sign points to the right. The trail gets steeper as you go along. After reaching a lookout area, the trail continues to the west. It now merges into the old trail and the footing becomes a bit rougher. At about the 2 mile point, there is a sign for “Mt. Muscoco Summit” with an arrow to the left. Now the hard part begins! Watch for cairns (small piles of rocks to mark the trail) and try to follow a poorly defined footpath. Stay towards the left side of the rock summit (looking up) as you ascend. This is a scramble! At the top, there is an easy trail (about 1/10 mile) to the right which ends at an overlook. The summit has a 360 degree view. Hikers only.

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Stratton Open Space

Current Trail Lengths: 

  • Chamberlain-Ridgeway Spur: 1.1 miles;

  • Gold Camp Path: .8 miles;

  • Ponderosa: .4 miles;

  • South Suburban Lower Loop: .4 miles;

  • South Suburban Upper Loop: .6 miles;

  • Stratton Springs Path: .5 mile;

  • Upper Meadows Loop: .7 miles;

  • Wildflower Path: .7 miles.

General Description: Most of the trails within the Stratton Open Space are easy to moderate in difficulty and offer “loops” that allow users to enjoy the Open Space. Keep in mind that all trails designated as “paths” are for hiking only; equestrians and cyclists may use all of the other loops.There are three trailheads that service the Stratton Open Space:1) La Veta Way off Cresta Rd2) Ridgeway off W.Cheyenne Blvd.3) trailhead on north side of road about .3 miles up the road from the main park gate by the Starsmore Discovery Center.Stratton Open Space Parking