Trip
Hiking – Mount Falcon
Mt Falcon to Walker's Dream Trail: 6.8 miles, 1,579 feet elevation gain. Starting from the Mt Falcon East Parking Area proceed west .1 mile then turn SW onto the Hiker Only Turkey Trot Trail for 1.7 miles climbing steadily with good views of Red Rocks and Mt Morrison. Joining the intersection with Castle Trail continue West for 1.2 miles to a covered picnic pavilion, at the intersection with Walker's Dream turn North for .4 mile to arrive at the remnants of the effort to create a summer white house on Mt Morrison. Grand views along this last segment of trail of both the eastern plains and the continental divide to the west.
Contacts
- Tue, Dec 6, 2022
- Bobcats Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,579 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,500 ft
- Pace: 1.7 to 2.0 mph
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a Bobcats hike, but everyone is welcome. This is a popular park, so expect a lot of people and mountain bikers, depending on conditions.
For more information on the hike see the following web site: Mount Falcon Park | Jefferson County, CO (jeffco.us)
Cheryl Harmel 720-272-9553 cherylharmel5@yahoo.com
Meet at Jeffco Open Space Mt. Falcon East trailhead for a 10:00 start. There are outhouses at the trailhead but no water.
Bring microspikes and poles, if you use. Expect icy and muddy conditions. This trail may be closed if the conditions are too muddy or we may need snowshoes. Leader will inform you of closure if too muddy or if snowshoes are needed.
Required Equipment
Bring microspikes and poles, if used, for muddy/icy conditions.