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Colorado National & State Parks|Natural Wonders|Nature

Hiking To This Aboveground Cave In Colorado Will Give You A Surreal Experience

By Annie | Published October 14, 2016

No matter where you are in Colorado, you are sure to be close to an outdoor wonder of some sort. Isn’t it great? However, if you have been searching for something truly unique and surreal, you are going to want to hike to this aboveground cave that is unlike anything else:

Located near Franktown, Castlewood Canyon State Park is a 2,621-acre park that houses not only numerous hiking trails, but an important part of Colorado history as well.

What is the area's historical significance, you ask? In 1933 the Castlewood Canyon Dam burst, sending a 15-foot wave of water all the way up to Denver, which resulted in a large flood.

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While walking one of the various .5 to 4 mile trails, you will pass through such beautiful ecosystems as shrublands, grasslands, and caprock...

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...native animals like prairie falcons, black bears, and golden eagle...

...and —of course— numerous aboveground caves and dwellings!

While caves can be found scattered throughout the park, we recommend taking the designated Cave Trail at Castlewood Canyon; a 1/8-mile hike that may be difficult, but worth the trek!

When taking this trail, you will not only encounter several caves, but waterfalls and cliffs as well.

For more information on the Cave Trail at Castlewood Canyon, click here.

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