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Roxborough State Park

Quick Facts

Fountain Valley Trail

Beginning Elevation:	6,200 Feet (1932.7 Meters) visitors center
Difficulty:	Easy to Moderate
Elevation Gain, One-way:	160 Feet (49.9 Meters)
Ending Elevation:	6,200 Feet (1932.7 Meters)
Handicapped Accessible:	Yes
Length, One-way:	2.2 Miles (3.67 Kilometers)
Other Maps:	Trails Illustrated 135 Deckers, Rampart Range
Usage:	Heavy on Summer Weekends

General Description

The Fountain Valley Trail leaves the visitors center and follows a 2.2 mile loop through the northern part of the park. Taking the right side of the fork you'll pass the Lyons Formation on the left with the gentle slopes of the Hogback to the right of the trail. The elevation decreases slightly as the trail leads north to the Lyons Overlook. (This is a good side excursion for a view of the Fountain Formation.) The northernmost point of the loop is the Persse Place, a small stone house built by the first owner of the property. The western side of the loop leads between the Fountain (right) and Lyons Formations. This is a beautiful stroll or ski in any weather. A interpretive trail guide available in the visitors center points out various natural details along the path.

Directions from Castle Rock: Travel northwest on Highway 85 toward Sedalia. Continue approximately 6 miles past Sedalia to Titan Road. (Before the left turn on to Titan Road is a sign for Roxborough State Park.) Follow Titan Road as it turns into Rampart Range Road and leads you to Roxborough Road and the park entrance.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Cross-country Skiing	Fountain Valley Trail	Yes
	Geology	Fountain Valley Trail	Yes
	History	Fountain Valley Trail	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Fountain Valley Trail	Yes
	Plant Identification	Fountain Valley Trail	Yes

Related Activities

Carpenters Peak Trail - The Carpenters Peak Trail leads users west from the visitors center to the highest peak in the park.

Colorado Trail (Waterton Canyon to South Platte) - The first segment of the Colorado Trail stretches 10 miles from Waterton Canyon to South Platte. Hikers and horseback riders are welcome to use this section of the trail.

Lyons Overlook Trail - Lyons Overlook Trail leads to a small wooden deck that permits wonderful views of the valley below.

South Rim Trail - South Rim Trail forms a loop that begins at the registration/parking lot, passes by the visitors center and returns to the parking lot via Roxborough Road.

Willow Creek Trail - Willow Creek Trail is a 1.2 mile tread that leads from the registration site to the visitor center.