Corwina Park (Panorama Point) Hike Guide
Corwina Park is a Denver Open Space Park located in Morrison, Colorado. The park’s most popular trail is Panorama Point which offers good mountain views from the top. Corwina Park is not a terribly popular spot, but can get crowded on weekends. Starting from highway 74, there are two different trailheads which both involve steady elevation gain. However, this park is family friendly and a good spot for hikers of all levels.
Corwina Park Quick Facts
Corwina Park: ★★ (2.5/5 Stars)
Distance: Park has about 5 miles of trails, view trail map here.
Elevation Start: 6,800 ft
Highest Point: 7,500 ft – approximate
Total Elevation Gain: Various – most trails under 500-600 ft
Estimated Time to Complete: Various – most trails 1-2 hours RT
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate What does this mean?
Class: Class 1 – What does this mean?
Season: Year-Round (Expect occasional snow/ice December – March)
Directions to Corwina Park
Trailhead: Panorama Point (Corwina Park)
Getting Here: Depending on your direction, there are a couple of different ways to get to Corwina Park. You can travel from Morrison up Colorado Highway 74 and park right outside of Kittredge. Alternatively, you could drive up from Morrison on 285 to Meyers Gulch Road until you reach Colorado Highway 74 and take a right for about a mile. The trailhead is very easy to miss, but look for a small bridge/shared driveway with a residence. You can enter Panorama Point trailhead into your favorite navigational device.
Parking: Corwina Park has a small lot that could fit about 10-15 cars. There are no bathrooms at the Panorama Point trailhead, but parking is free.
Summary
Dogs: Corwina Park is a dog friendly park, but can get very icy and muddy in the winter and spring when the creek overflows onto the trail. There are poop bag stations at 2 out of the 3 parking areas.
Camping: Camping is not allowed in Corwina Park, seek alternative lodging.
Make it a Loop: Corwina Park has a few different shorter and longer loops to choose from. If you are mountain biking, you could easily venture into O’Fallon Park to extend your trip. View park map here.
Trail X Factors: Time of Year You Visit
If you are starting your hike of Corwina Park at the Panoramic Point trailhead, the first ½ mile or so works along a small stream. Since this stream is at the same level as the trail, when it overflows, freezing can be a major problem especially during the winter and spring months when the temperatures are colder. For the first .2 miles, I felt like I was ice skating and of course I did not have hiking boots or microspikes with me. If you are here during the summer this will most likely be a non-issue making it the perfect X factor!
Hike Tip(s): If you plan on visiting Corwina Park, be sure to incorporate Panorama Point into your hiking plans. Without a doubt, this spot offers the best views that Corwina Park has and it’s not terribly taxing to get up to. Be sure to also be on the lookout for mountain bikes as this park is very popular with bikers during all times of the year.
Best Views: Without a doubt, the best views of Corwina Park are on the top of the Panoramic Point trail. Once on top, you can see into Mt Evans Wilderness and the Indian Peaks to the north. This is a great spot for sunsets, landscape photos and to enjoy a snack or water break.