Hiking in Colorado

4 May 2008

Fallen Timbers Loop

Posted by kris under: Trails .

Name of Trial: Fallen Timbers Loop
Total Distance: 5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Hike Type: Loop
Starting Location: Trailhead at South end of Fox Run Regional Park

The Fallen Timbers Loop is part of the Fox Run Regional Park in Black Forest Colorado. I entered the park from the South side and if you keep left you will see some open fields, a playground and picnic areas, just follow the signs to the Fallen Timbers Loop trailhead.

There is not an actual trailhead sign that says “Fallen Timbers Loop” but there is a circler packing area that is where it starts. The loop is about 2 miles long and the trial is at least 6 feet wide throughout. The over all terrain is rolling hills and there is a 316 foot difference from the highest point and the lowest point in the park. It is a great walk trough the black forest and you will forget that you are over ten miles away from the mountains. There are spots were you can see Pikes Peak through the trees and one spot that has a perfect view of the mountains with a bench there for your enjoyment.

This is a multiuse tail so I saw many horses, bikers and hikers. Like the New Santa Fe Trail, there are some great signs along the path that inform you about the area as well as the plant and wildlife. It makes for a great walk as well as very informative.

I did not just stick to the loop because there are a lot more trails in the park, so I continued around the whole park and saw some of the other things that this park has to offer. Along with the picnic areas and playground they have a few ponds that are great for walking around or just sitting there and enjoying the view. Also by continuing along the tails, I was able to get a good 4.5 mile hike in before I got back to my car. If you hike it at a good pace you can get a nice workout.

This was a great trail and park that would be great for people of all ages who like hiking in Colorado.

To see photos that I took while on my hike, visit my Photo Gallery.

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