Castle Rock Trail - Autumn Hike in Colorado

This spectacular autumn hike follows Colorado’s Castle Rock Trail from the Elbert Creek Road Trailhead near Durango, covering about 3.6 mi (5.8 km) out and back with an elevation gain of 803 ft (245 m). Golden aspens brighten the trail, while Castle Rock offers stunning views of the San Juan Mountains and the lakes below. The panoramic views from the rim are shown between 4:30 and 8:30.