Hidden Mesa Open Space

"Nice short regional trail. It has gotten increasingly popular with mountain bikers in the last 10 years or so. Honestly, I think the trail is too short and too narrow for that use. But, each to their own. Nice spot to catch a sunrise or sunset. Great trail for a scent curious dog. Less traffic makes it more of a challenge for the dog, and less standing around for the owner."

"Super close to my house and it's never crowded. Lots of bikers so watch the trails. The loop we do is about 5.5 miles long. Great for the dogs as not any stairs and it's pretty flat."

"Nice hiking/biking trail. Took my dog and did about 6 miles. Unfortunately the smokey air made it for no views. Did this on a Monday morning so very few people."

"Awesome running/biking/hiking trails close to Castle Rock and Parker. Beautiful at all times of the year. It's never very crowded and offers pretty good views from the top. If you start from Parker road you get several hundred feet of elevation gain which is great if you're trying to get a quick workout in. As others have mentioned the loop is about 7.5 miles starting and ending at the parking lot. The trail includes some good, semi-technical sections for mountain biking if you so choose. I would recommend the "pleasant pass" descent route whether you are biking or running, and you get some hill flow to get in to a good rhythm for some fun"

"Great place to ride when you're short on time - close to Parker, easy access and never crowded. Lots of options to choose from, can be an easy ride with some uphill and smooth single track or take the optional obstacles for a little more excitement!"