South Valley Park

This Littleton park takes us through gently rolling terrain along the hogback with its beautiful red rock formations.

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:  South Valley Park | Jefferson County, CO (jeffco.us)

There are two trailheads: 

  • North TH: 
    • 8354 South Valley Road
      Littleton, CO 80127
  • South TH:
    • 12447 Deer Creek Canyon Road
      Littleton, CO 80127

Alternate title data:

  • Coyote Song Trail - 3.0 miles - 321 ft elevation gain
  • Coyote Song, Columbine, Cathy Johnson, and Valley View Loop - 4.5 miles - 554 ft elevation gain
  • Grazing Elk Trail - 4.6 miles - 475 ft elevation gain
  • Coyote Song and Prairie Falcon Loop - 1.3 miles - 127 ft elevation gain
  • Coyote Song Trail to Cathy Johnson Trail Loop - 4.0 miles - 663 ft elevation gain
  • Swallow Trail and Grazing Elk Loop - 5.1 miles - 456 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
Map
Activities
Trip Reports
Titles

This is a list of titles that represent the variations of trips you can take at this route/place. This includes side trips, extensions and peak combinations. Not seeing a title that fits your trip? Log in and send us updates, images, or resources.

  • South Valley Park - Coyote Song Trail
  • South Valley Park - Coyote Song, Columbine, Cathy Johnson, and Valley View Loop
  • South Valley Park - Grazing Elk Trail
  • South Valley Park - Coyote Song and Prairie Falcon Loop
  • South Valley Park - Coyote Song Trail to Cathy Johnson Trail Loop
  • South Valley Park - Swallow Trail and Grazing Elk Loop
Resources

There are no resources for this route/place. Log in and send us updates, images, or resources.