Dakan Road

4.1/5 (98 reviews)
Dakan Road is a very pleasant trail in the Pike National Forest near Castle Rock that runs from Perry Park Road to Rampart Range Road. In recent years, the forest service has done significant work on Dakan Road to establish designated campsites and install boundaries to help protect the natural feat...Read More
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Highlights of Dakan Road

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
9029 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
5/1 - 12/1
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
563
Nearest Town
Perry Park
Nearest Services
Castle Rock
Management Agency
United States Forest Service
District
South Platte Ranger District

Overview

Dakan Road is a very pleasant trail in the Pike National Forest near Castle Rock that runs from Perry Park Road to Rampart Range Road. In recent years, the forest service has done significant work on Dakan Road to establish designated campsites and install boundaries to help protect the natural features, as this area sees heavy traffic during the summer months. There are a few tremendous views of the front range along the trail, and a handful of incredible rock features the general area is known for. Camping is plentiful along the trail. However, it is subject to fees and reservations, so stop at the self-serve pay station or book via Recreation.gov.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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17 Waypoints
53 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
98 Community Reviews
1 Video
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