![]() Also, falcons are usually smaller and they have long thin wings rather than wide short wings like those of hawks. A common bird to use is a peregrine falcon.įalcons are different than hawks as they belong to different families, hawks are Accipiter genus and falcons are Falco genus. Their beaks have a special tomial ‘tooth’ that they use to kill their prey, instead of their talons like most birds of prey.įalconry is the name given to hunting with captive-trained birds, which has been practiced for thousands of years. Other types of birds of prey you can spot in Colorado include hawks, owls, eagles, and vultures.įalcons have thin, tapered wings that enable them to fly faster than a cheetah and turn with immense speed. They have amazing characteristics which make them unique. With species of falcons on every continent, except Antarctica, these birds are a bird to be reconned with. So there certainly are some top birds to spot if you like birds of prey. Also, the Gyrfalcon is the largest falcon in the world and it also lives in North America. The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest bird of prey and the American Kestrel is the smallest bird of prey. The common types are American Kestrel, Prairie Falcon, Peregrine Falcon, and Merlin.įalcons are small and incredibly fast birds of prey that have the honor of having the fastest and the smallest bird of prey in North America. Four of these are regularly occurring (common) and two are rare or accidental species in the state. Three great viewpoints in one great hike.Six of the eleven types of Falcons found in North America have been spotted in Colorado. From the shelter and lookout tower head down the Tower Trail back to the Castle Trail which leads back to the parking area. ![]() This view is a westerly view and if the weather is good you'll get a glimpse of Mount Evans and the Continental Divide. The Tower Trail takes you up to the Eagle Eye Shelter and the lookout tower for your third and last fantastic lookout. Retrace your steps, completing the two small loops, and when you get back to the 5 point junction take the Tower Trail. At the end of the Devil's Loop Trail you are rewarded with another fantastic southeasterly viewpoint. When the trails meet continue straight to the Devil's Elbow Loop. The Old Ute Trail is a small loop, sticking to the right takes you on a steady uphill trail. The Meadow Trail takes you to a 5 point intersection, make a left onto the Old Ute Trail. Head back along the Two Dog Trail and the Castle Trail and make a left onto the Meadow Trail. 3 miles to a fantastic viewpoint looking south east down the foothills and into Douglas County. When you get to the junction with the Walker's Dream Trail, hang a right onto the Two Dog Trail. Start out at the main parking area and follow the Castle Trail down past the Walker Home Ruins. ![]() You can also make any combination of these trails that you like. The hike to the Two Dog Trail is 3.2 mi (RT) the Devil's Elbow is 3.4 mi (RT) and the hike to the Lookout Tower is about 1.5 mi (RT). If you want a shorter hike from this trailhead, any one of these attractions can be broken down into it's own hike. This hike hits the three main attractions on the upper/west side of the Park. ![]() ![]() From here follow the signs up the hill to the park entrance and parking area. When you see the signs for the park, turn left (east) on Picutis Road. Turn left (south) on Meyers Gulch road which becomes Parmalee Gulch Road. Follow 74 through Morrison and through Idledale. Head South (West) on C470 to the Morrison Exit (Route 74). Directions: From Denver, take I-70 west to C470. ![]()
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