Roxborough State Park tilts red sandstone fins out of the foothills like a quieter Garden of the Gods, threaded with loop trails and almost aggressively photogenic. No dogs, no bikes: just the rocks.
The Short Version
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Hiking Trails |
| Where | 4751 Roxborough Dr, Littleton, CO 80125, USA |
| Drive from Centennial Airport (KAPA) | about 19 miles southwest, roughly 31 minutes |
| Google rating | 4.8 stars, 2,728 reviews |
Getting There from Centennial Airport
The drive from the Centennial ramp runs about 19 miles southwest, call it 31 minutes when I-25 behaves. Roxborough State Park is the kind of stop that slots neatly before a hotel check-in or after a morning meeting.
What Reviewers Keep Saying
“Such a beautiful place! We took the easiest hiking trail in the middle. We saw deer, turkeys, and snake, and a bunny. Also lots of beautiful wild flowers and plants along with the amazing rock formations.”
Shea Umbreit on Google, a month ago
“This is a great hiking park if your preference is well-groomed trails, wildlife viewing, and plenty of benches to sit and relax in peace. Gorgeous views, but lacks a bit of rugged character that would be my preference. N…”
Mitch Bollig on Google, a month ago
Hours and When to Go
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What It Costs
It costs nothing to visit, and locals treat that as a standing invitation. Arrive early on weekends anyway; free and popular travel together.
The Local Tip
Fountain Valley loop at morning light is the postcard; arrive early because the small lot fills and gates meter entry.
What Visitors Say
Pulled from Google reviews, unedited. We do not moderate or curate these — they are what the public left.
★★★★★ 2 months agoSuch a beautiful place! We took the easiest hiking trail in the middle. We saw deer, turkeys, and snake, and a bunny. Also lots of beautiful wild flowers and plants along with the amazing rock formations.
Shea Umbreit
★★★★★ 5 months agoLovely state park with easy hikes that are highly kid-friendly. The park itself is beautiful, the rock formations are dramatic, and the color of the rock itself is beautifully unique. Ten dollars per car to enter, but otherwise free to hang out and hike as long as you want. An easy and fun family adventure!
Jon Kelley
★★★★★ 4 months agoA magical State park, full of easy walking trails, wildlife and plenty of spots to capture family portraits. Tye Park keeps informed of all conditions on walking trails due to weather. There’s plenty of parking and self-pay entry fees if you do not already have a state pass. The park is open at 7 AM and closes at 8 PM. Be sure to take plenty of water and beyond the lookout for wildlife. The deer will walk the tr...
Annette McPherson