Hiking up Elbert Creek trail to Castle Rock is a fairly short but fairly steep hike - you need to be in reasonable physical condition to do it comfortably since you are climbing the entire 2.5 miles u...
My husband and I saw Castle Rock as we were driving north on US 550 between Durango and Silverton. There are no pullouts to stop and see it. Interesting mountain.
One of the newest National Parks
This was a surprise in our travels in South west Colorado. Its off the beaten path but well worth the time to see.
Great hike - spectacular view from the top
Hiking up Elbert Creek trail to Castle Rock is a fairly short but fairly steep hike - you need to be in reasonable physical condition to do it comfortably since you are climbing the entire 2.5 miles u...
pretty, but why?
I have no idea why castle rick is a national monument, I am sure we missed something, but is a pretty drive by....
Interesting mountain
My husband and I saw Castle Rock as we were driving north on US 550 between Durango and Silverton. There are no pullouts to stop and see it. Interesting mountain.
Great for sunset
Had a hike around the area at sunset and took some reasonable photos however with so many amazing spots it didn’t provide a great sunset