Sellars Gulch Trail

Sellars Gulch Trail is a 1.7-mile-long paved trail in Castle Rock, Colorado. The 8-foot-wide trail runs from the East Plum Creek Trail near downtown Castle Rock to South Gilbert Street to the southeast. Not surprisingly, the trail follows Sellars Gulch. The trail can be used by those on foot, by bicyclists, and by inline skaters. Dogs are allowed on the trail, but must be on a leash.

Sellars Gulch Trail can be accessed from many spots. Near downtown, users can park by Festival Park or on Perry Street near the police station to get to the trail. The trail can also be accessed from the cul-de-sac on Cantril Street and from the Douglas County Fairgrounds including by the ball fields. The trail also has additional access points on Wilcox Street, Lewis Street, South. Gilbert Street and Plum Creek Parkway

Near downtown, the trail goes under two underpasses featuring artistic murals that are part of the Art Around the Rock program, which is a program started by the Castle Rock Police Department in 2014. Trail users can also enjoy the tribute area dedicated to former Town Mayor Ray Waterman This tribute is located near the Cantril Street access point and features a grove of donated trees and a memorial bench. There is a Cornerstone Tribute plaque highlighting the Mayor’s contributions to the Town of Castle Rock.

The trail is pretty level so it can be enjoyed by users of almost all abilities. When heading northwest on the trail near the fairgrounds, the Castle Rock rock formation can easily be seen. Various bird species and rabbits are often seen near the trail.