South Valley Open Space Park - Ken Caryl, CO
N 39° 33.968 W 105° 09.171
13S E 486870 N 4379615
Nestled between striking red stone Fountain/Lyon geological formation, South Valley Park is a 909 acre park with approximately 6.8 miles of natural surface trails and 1.2 miles of hard surface trails.
Waymark Code: WMETXR
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2012
Views: 6
Natural Resources -
This park is managed to preserve the area's habitat and cultural resources, including the protection of wildlife and natural features. Sandstone outcroppings are easily eroded, climbing is prohibited.
Sensitive areas protect nest sites and fawning areas and seasonal closures allow elk and mule deer access to critical range. Public access to these areas is limited to Jefferson County Open Space sponsored interpretive programs and permitted research projects.
History -
The geology of South Valley Park is wonderful! South Valley's rock spires and outcroppings of Fountain and Lyons formations provided critical shelter for early native Americans and creates a beautiful and dramatic back-ground for all of us who visit the park today.
For over 10,000 years, hunter-gatherers migrated through the Front Range area, wintering in the Hogback Valley of Southeastern Jefferson County. There is evidence that South Valley was occupied by hunter-gatherers 7,500 years before the Pyramids of Egypt were built!
Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]
Trail allowances or restrictions:
Allowances: leashed dogs, bicycles (please be aware of restricted trails)
Restrictions: hunting, off-road vehicles, camping, fires, collection of natural resources, any off-trail travel
Trail type: Hard-packed dirt
Parking: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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