Bird Outing to Castlewood Canyon - East Canyon Trail

State park pass required. If you do not have a park pass, there is a $10 fee to access Castlewood Canyon State Park. The East Canyon Trail is 4 miles long, but we will go as far as time allows us in the three hours of the bird outing – likely 2-3 miles. The trail is moderate starting on the mesa top and descending to Cherry Creek. It is not steep and there are stairs to ease the uphill/downhill climb, but expect some incline on the hike. Meet at the Canyon View parking lot, which is the trailhead for the East Canyon Trail. Overflow parking at the visitor center. Some of the birds we have seen before on the East Canyon Trail include American Goldfinch, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Cliff Swallow, Lazuli Bunting, Plumbeous Vireo, Pygmy Nuthatch, Rock Wren, Spotted Towhee, Western Wood-Pewee, and White-breasted Nuthatch

Meeting Location: Castlewood Canyon State Park (2989 CO-83, Franktown, CO 80116) – Meet at the Canyon View parking lot (also the trailhead for the East Canyon Trail).

Trip Leaders: Robert and Heather Sanchez.

Please Note: If you have registered and no longer can attend the walk, please contact the Denver Audubon Office at 303-973-9530 as soon as possible. There is a waiting list for those wanting to join the walk.

• Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver, is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

• You are responsible for bringing your own binoculars, water, snacks and sunscreen for optimum experience.

• Cameras are permitted.

• This trip is not accessible for those with mobility issues.

Photo credit: Dick Vogel.