View of the Iconic Colorado Castles
Category

Hike

Est. Duration

2-3h

Activity level
Message from Mallory

This trail is only 3.3 miles RT to the viewpoint and back. Starting from the parking lot  the trails starts with a short climb that levels out to a wonderful view of the Ohio Valley. From here enter beautiful aspen forest and continue for .8 miles until reaching a sign for wilderness boundary. Take the right hand trail and continue through the aspens until arriving at a  small meadow with great views of the Castles. Much of this trail like in Wilderness Designation so no droning here.

Difficulty: Easy

RT Length: 3.36 miles RT

Approx. Time: 2 hours

Elevation Gain: 965 feet

Max Elevation: 9,483 feet

Trailhead Elevation: 9,022 feet

TRAILHEAD COORDINATES: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GdxtDAW3stmXwRYf9

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