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Mount Falcon

Multi-use trail except for Turkey Trot Trail which is hike only. Historic sites along the way.

Important Jeffco Park Use Updates Jan-Dec 2025:
  • All users of Jeffco parks (both free trips and paid for courses) must carry with them a copy of the CMC-Jeffco Permit or a yellow permit tag 
  • The permit can be found at this link
  • Permit tags can be picked up at the CMC Basecamp office (T-Th 10am-6pm) 
  • ONLY ONE GROUP may use a trail system at a time. Group size is limited to 14 participants, including guides/instructors. 
  • A trail system includes that entire area of that park - ie, if a group begins a hike on the east side of North Table, another group may not hold another hike on the west side of North Table.
  • Blackout dates - No CMC trips may take place on the following dates: 
    • Memorial Day Weekend - May 24-26; Father’s Day – June 15;  Juneteenth – June 19; Independence Day Weekend – July 4-6; Labor Day Weekend – Aug 30-Sept 1 

For further information and any restrictions see:  Mount Falcon Park | Jefferson County, CO (jeffco.us)

For further information on Mt biking see:  Mount Falcon - The best of the singletrack Mountain Bike Trail, Morrison, Colorado (mtbproject.com)

https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/700918/mount-falcon-and-lair-o-the-bear-loop

Directions to parking lot (East TH): 3852 Vine St - Google Maps

Directions to parking lot (West TH): 21074 Mt Falcon Rd - Google Maps

Accessed from the East TH:

  • Walker's Dream Trail: 6.8 miles, 1,579 feet elevation gain.
  • Mt. Falcon via Castle and Parmalee Trail Loop: 10.5 miles, 2,367 feet elevation gain

Accessed from the West TH: 

  • Parmalee Trail Loop - 3 miles - 554 ft elevation gain
  • Mount Falcon Park Upper Loop - 3.9 miles - 553 ft elevation gain
  • Mount Falcon Lookout Tail - 1.8 miles - 180 ft elevation gain
  • Walter's Dream via Castle Trail - 3.1 miles - 383 ft elevation gain
  • Castle, Meadow, and Tower Trails - 2.4 miles - 360 ft elevation gain
  • Castle Trail - 8.7 miles - 1960 ft elevation gain
  • Castle and Walter's Dream and Meadow Trail - 4 miles - 538 ft elevation gain
  • Parmalee, Devil's Elbow and Castle Trail - 5.2 miles - 889 ft elevation gain
  • Land Manager: Jefferson County Open Space
  • Parking Permit Required: Other
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 14
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 14
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21074 Mount Falcon Rd., Indian Hills, CO
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