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Mount Falcon Park East Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 845 Google reviews · Running trail in Morrison, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mount Falcon Park East Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Public park with trails, scenic overlooks & historic sites, plus picnic tables & restrooms.
What runners say about Mount Falcon Park East Trailhead
“It’s clean and well maintained however, and very easy to go around the noobs who overestimated the elevation and had to pull over.”
“We went counter-clockwise and had a beautiful view of the moon to start and then of the sunrise at the top of the ridge!”
“There was a good amount of shade but I would avoid on very hot days or in the middle of the day as there were long sections without shade.”
Stunning views in every direction! Song birds sang to me. Magpies guided my hike. Every person (and dog) I met was very friendly. I took the turkey trot trail. As a flatlander visiting the mountains, the incline needed respect and some breaks. But it got easier as the hike continued.
Nice trail not too far from Denver. It has different trails, prepare for the elevation. It’s a moderate since you are going up to the top. Once you get to the top the views are great!
Great trail, it’s a little over 3 miles to get to the “castle ruins.” It’s all uphill, so beware if you’re new to the area and think “oh, this will be a nice and easy little jaunt!” Wrong. You’ll be out of breath real quick.
I have visited the Mount Falcon Park West Trailhead several times and thoroughly enjoyed it. This was my first trip to the East Trailhead. Truth be told, I have been lazy and avoided it because there is a 2000 foot gain in elevation approaching from this side. I should not have let it delay my adventure.
Trail conditions & character
“I took the Castle Trail at Mount Falcon Park and enjoyed the moderate incline, many options for overlook views, and straightforward trail.”
“I took the Castle Trail at Mount Falcon Park and enjoyed the moderate incline, many options for overlook views, and straightforward trail.”
“I chose this trailhead because it's closer to town, but be aware that it also takes much longer to do the Castle Trail from here.”
“Great trail system, dog friendly, hike only trail and a multiuser trail.”
“There was a good amount of shade but I would avoid on very hot days or in the middle of the day as there were long sections without shade.”
“Lovely place to do a quiet sunrise hike of the Castle & Turkey Trot trails which are about a 5k loop!”
“The trails are a bit rocky in places, so if you roll your ankles easily this may not be the trail for you.”
Plan your run at Mount Falcon Park East Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitejeffco.us
- Phone+1 303-271-5925
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–8 pm |
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