Roxborough Park, CO

Roxborough State Park

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Roxborough State Park is a state park of Colorado, United States, known for dramatic red sandstone formations.

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Mar 24, 2024
Roxbourogh State Park is similar to Red Rocks, or Garden of the Gods, but does not have all the friends. In the summer on weekends the park can get busy, but with limited parking it limits the amount… Full review by 53cassiem
Nov 4, 2023
With the exception of the 10 dollar charge to get in. This park is amazing to walk, hike, do water activities, etc. You can walk for miles and miles. Highly recommend if you are in the area. Full review by M-P-E-06
Jun 14, 2023
A friend told us we should visit this spot while we were in Denver for work. Lots of hiking trails. Not a lot of people. The views were amazing. I highly recommend it! Full review by Tony B
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The main feature at Roxborough State Park are a variety of distinct red sandstone formations such as the Fountain and Lyons Formation a…
tripbuzz.com
Dramatic red-orange sandstone hogbacks, spires, and monoliths slice through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at Roxborough State …
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Area:3,339-acre (13.51 km²)

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What do you suggest we do or see ( walking trails) etc for elderly grandparents who are slow walkers with …
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What do you suggest we do or see ( walking trails) etc for elderly grandparents who are slow walkers with grandchildren ten and eight years old? Do you have a tram ride around the park?
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There is not a tram ride around the park. For older visitors, you might try the Fountain Valley Trail - that is considered one of the easiest, but please keep in mind this is a real hiking trail - …
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There is not a tram ride around the park. For older visitors, you might try the Fountain Valley Trail - that is considered one of the easiest, but please keep in mind this is a real hiking trail - not a paved walk. For example, this trail would be too strenuous for my 78 year-old dad who can only walk very short distances and needs to be on flat paved surfaces.
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Is there a any charges - such as parking or entrance fees?
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See above. They sometimes have to limit the number of visitors, especially on a weekend, so you might have to wait a wee bit to get in.
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I thought the park was permanentlying closed, is that not true?
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I think there is a park nearby that is closed but Roxborough was alive and well when we visited in September. Mike
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Are leashed dogs allowed?
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No dogs allowed!
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