Ridgeline Open Space

Much better trail conditions than our last time attempting to hike here, when it was a swampy mess. Trail is now completely dry. Tons and tons of bikers and hikers out on a clear Saturday morning. It's not the most exciting trail, but it's close if you live in Castle Rock, and the views of the front range are decent.

Don't go on a hot day. There is no shade. But beautiful views, needed breezes one is at the top near the water tanks

This hike or walk is absolutely gorgeous. You can jog along the front range and feel like you are on an amazing vacation right in town. This trail is unpaved which is great for a run or mountain biking. You have to keep an eye out for rattle snakes in the warmer months but it's a small price to pay for all the great scenery. The dirt trail is great for outdoor lovers and their pets!General Information from Castle Rock's website: Length: Eight miles (one way) Difficulty: Moderate Surface: Native surface, single track Parking: This trail system is accessible via Coachline Road and throughout the existing Meadows neighborhood trail system and from points within the Red Hawk development. Events: Check out pictures and information from the 2011 Ridgeline Rampage bike event.DescriptionThese soft-surface trails travel through valleys and ridgelines of the 370-acre open space property. Visitors can take in views of the Front Range to the west and the Town below as they traverse open grasslands and dense Gambel oak.

This is a nice little hike in the area. Nothing too technical but I was able to get a good workout. This is located right behind the Meadows neighborhood. I thought it would be noisy and crowded, but it was actually very quiet and peaceful when I went over the weekend. It was only 21 degrees at the time so maybe the temps had something to do with very few people on the trail. There are nice views of the front range. Lots of willows but the trail itself is maintained so there's no need for any willow-bashing unless you opt for off trail.

Great first mountain bike ride for my 16 year old daughter. All single track, nothing technical, some nice short climbs and drops. We all had smiles when we were done. Ill bet it could get hot in the summer but was great in May. We parked at Bison Park and jumped right on the trail.

Pretty cool new park. It has quite a few trails that create various circuits. There's elevation drop and gain, trails that go out away from civilization, fun windy paths thru shrubs, and more. There's also a race there. Nice job on this park. Also check out the ridge trail that heads south from the park across the road.