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Roxborough State Park

Quick Facts

South Rim Trail

Beginning Elevation:	6,080 Feet (1895.3 Meters) registration and parking area
Difficulty:	Moderate
Elevation Gain, One-way:	400 Feet (124.7 Meters)
Ending Elevation:	6,480 Feet (2020.0 Meters)
Handicapped Accessible:	No
Length, Round Trip:	3 Miles (5.0 Kilometers)
Other Maps:	Trails Illustrated 135 Deckers, Rampart Range
Usage:	Heavy on Summer Weekends

General Description

The South Rim Trail is a three mile loop that leads hikers between the Lyons and Hogback Formations in the park. This trail is the farthest south in the park and is rated moderate by park officials. This may be linked with Carpenter Peak Trail and Willow Creek Trail to make the loop longer or shorter respectively.

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	South Rim Trail	Yes
	Geology	South Rim Trail	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	South Rim Trail	Yes
	Plant Identification	South Rim 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.

Fountain Valley Trail - The Fountain Valley Trail leads visitors between the Fountain and Lyons Rock Formations for spectacular views and gentle hiking.

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