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Colorado
State Park - Roxborough
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More than 1.2 billion years of geologic time are
represented by the spectacular red-rock formations found within
Roxborough State Park, located southwest of Denver. Ecologically,
the park is highly diverse as a result of its location in a transition
zone between the plains and the mountains. The area's geological
structure has resulted in microclimates that have produced seven
distinct plant communities in a unique mixture of prairie and mountain
species. As a result, Roxborough is home to abundant wildlife, including
black bears, mountain lions and elk.
The park is known for its spectacular sightseeing, tranquil surroundings,
fascinating trails and Visitor Center. This park offers hiking,
cross-country skiing and excellent educational programs on Colorado
history, geology and wildlife watching. Roxborough is a day-use
park only and does not offer camping. Pets are not allowed at Roxborough.
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Check with us for many guided hikes,seminars, and educational opportunities.
Please remember...no dogs are allowed in the park and we have no
biking trails. We are a beautiful day use hiking park. Make Roxborough
your choice for a hike!
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Directions - From Wadsworth: Take Wadsworth south past Chatfield
State Park. Turn left on Waterton Road (just before the entrance
to Lockheed Martin.) Continue on Waterton Road—crossing the South
Platte River, until it ends at North Rampart Range Road (1.6 miles)
Turn right (south) on North Rampart Range Road. Continue south past
Roxborough Village and the Foothills Water Treatment Plant. (2.3
miles) At the intersection of North Rampart Range Road and Roxborough
Park Road (just before the entrance to Arrowhead golf course), turn
left onto Roxborough Park Road. Take the next right (about 50 yards
away) to enter the park.
From Santa Fe: Head south on Santa Fe (Highway 85) to Titan Road.
(4.2 miles south of C-470 intersection) Turn right (west) on Titan
Road. Continue heading west on Titan Road. It will curve and begin
to head south—becoming North Rampart Range Road (3 miles). Continue
south on North Rampart Range Road past Roxborough Village and the
Foothills Water Treatment Plant (3.5 miles). At the intersection
of North Rampart Range Road and Roxborough Park Road, turn left
onto Roxborough Park Road. Take the next right (about 50 yards away)
to enter the park.
Roxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough Drive
Littleton, CO 80125
(303) 973-3959
roxborough.park@state.co.us
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