Roxborough State Park - Colorado

Address:4751Roxborough Drive
Littleton, Colorado
Tel: (303) 973-3959

The 500 million-year-old red rocks or sandstone formations at Roxborough State Park emit an age old serenity that can be felt instantly upon your arrival. The park is a natural national landmark and lies between plains grassland and Front Range Forest communities at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. In addition to the spectacular red rocks, some areas of the park have exposed a low ridge of fine-grained limestone that contains the bones and tracks of dinosaurs and, in other areas, fossils of marine invertebrates. Perhaps the most awe inspiring features at Roxborough are the hogbacks, spires, and monoliths that date back to between Precambrian and late Mesozoic times. With all of this and the incredible mountain wildlife here, its no wonder Roxborough State Park has been recognized as a national landmark.

More than a million Denver-area residents have one of nature's jewels in their backyard: Roxborough State Park, a short drive southwest of Denver. Roxborough is a Colorado Natural Area and a National Natural Landmark for good reason. The 3,329-acre park is filled with dramatic red-rock formations, distinct plant communities, and a host of wildlife ranging from black bears to mule deer. Visitors can take in all of Roxborough's geological wonders via a series of trails for every level of hiker. The Fountain Valley Overlook is only 100 yards from the Visitor Center and provides spectacular views of several beautiful rock formations, including the Fountain Formation, Lyons Formation, and the Dakota Hogback, Many visitors tote their cameras to capture one of the many beautiful views or animal sightings such as red fox from one of the park's overlooks.