Castle Trail to the Walker Home Ruins – Mount Falcon Park

Dog-friendly hike near Evergreen · Mount Falcon West Trailhead, 21074 Mount Falcon Rd, Indian Hills (Morrison Trailhead for the steep east approach)

Illustration of an alpine lake trail in the Colorado mountains

Illustration of the region, not this trail.

Dogs on this trail

Jefferson County Open Space regulations require pets on a leash of ten feet or less and under physical control at all times.

Source: Jefferson County Open Space · checked 2026-10-24. Rules change; confirm before you go.

Distance2.6 mi
Elevation gain300 ft
Leash ruleLeash required
Water on trailNone — carry water
SeasonYear-round from the west; the east Castle Trail climb is hot in summer and icy in winter
ParkingWest Trailhead lot fills by 9 a.m. on weekends; Morrison Trailhead lot fills even earlier
FeeFree
RestroomsRestrooms at both trailheads
Managed byJefferson County Open Space

Mount Falcon has two personalities. From the West Trailhead in Indian Hills, the Castle and Meadow trails roll 2.6 miles through ponderosa and open meadow to the stone ruins of John Brisben Walker's 1909 mansion and a lookout tower with views over Denver, with only about 300 feet of gain. From the Morrison side, the same Castle Trail climbs 2,000 feet in 3.9 miles, a true dog workout with no shade. Both are leash-only under Jeffco rules and busy with bikes on weekends. The west side is the family-and-senior-dog choice; the east side is for fit dogs on cool mornings. No water on either.