Want to do some Steps? The Incline - Castle Rock, CO

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

 

Like to do stairs?   Well, this is the ultimate work-out with 200 stairs on an incline?   There is a new HOT SPOT for this type of exercise - Challenge Hill at Philip S Miller Park in Castle Rock. 

 

There are 200 steps on a slight incline that increases elevation.     The steps are wide enough if you have 2 or 3 friends with you and you can all be side-by-side.     You will know how many steps you have done, as every 10 steps are marked.

 

You will find some that don't want to do the full 200 steps, and make it only to 30-50, that's OK.   Take that all your own speed.     Walk forward, or do them sideways and give other muscles a work-out.

 

As you are doing the incline, and need to take a break - turn around and enjoy the views!    When you get to the top and need to take a break, there are a couple of chairs before you start the decline.

 

We see many working to get back into shape, or those training for a marathon or other events.   Some take the stairs many at a time, others one by one.   It is all up to you, it is your work-out!   

 

Here is more on the park, with more to do than doing steps!  

 

Here is a map of the park - 

 

 

Here is a map to get to Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock - 

 

 

*courtesy of Joan Cox - Metro Brokers - House to Home, Inc.

 

Comments (38)

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Realtor Top 1%
RE/MAX Gold - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Oh, man, Joan, I hate those people running down the hill like there is nothing to it and they aren't afraid of falling flat on their face and squashing their bodies. I had to laugh at Sally K. & David L. Hanson comment. That's how I feel about it, too. 

Although I did climb all the stairs (618) at Skellig Michael. I sat down every hundred or so and ate a candy bar.

Jul 09, 2017 12:30 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Joan, I would love to TRY and do the stairs...I know I would have to rest once at the top :)

Jul 09, 2017 04:03 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Now that looks like too much for me. Maybe when I was younger and before the heart blockage i could have tackled it.

Jul 09, 2017 06:28 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Monday morning, Joan.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Jul 10, 2017 05:14 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good Morning Joan - that is the longest staircase.  You don't need the machine at the gym.

Jul 10, 2017 07:18 AM
Jim Cheney
Saint Francis Property Santa Rosa, CA - Santa Rosa, CA
Rincon Valley Realtor 707.494.1055

If you are an exercisaholic, that park looks perfect!  7 miles of interconnecting trails, WOW.  That would be nice to have in my neighborhood.  See you on the stairs Joan Cox 

Jul 10, 2017 07:58 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Brian, it does give everyone a great workout!  

Jul 11, 2017 06:08 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sheri, it is a very popular place in Castle Rock! 

Jul 11, 2017 06:08 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Carol Williams sounds like you better stick with your treadmill!   Did not know you had that issue!  

Jul 11, 2017 06:09 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Yolanda, they say it is only 200 steps, and bet the steps in Hawaii were much more beautiful!  

Jul 11, 2017 06:09 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Gita, many THINK they can, and then they have to be rescused.

Jul 11, 2017 06:10 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, it is a very good workout for those that can do it!  

Jul 11, 2017 06:10 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Elizabeth, you make me laugh out loud!  

Jul 11, 2017 06:11 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Rebecca, between the incline of the steps and our altitude, it is a challenge.

Jul 11, 2017 06:11 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debbie, did not know about your heart blockage, and you should NOT be doing these steps! 

Jul 11, 2017 06:12 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thanks Roy! 

Jul 11, 2017 06:12 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Grant, residents of Colorado would much rather be outdoors to do their exercise! 

Jul 11, 2017 06:12 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jim, the rescue squad would have to come and get me if I tried!  

Jul 11, 2017 06:13 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

That would be a really good workout!  I think I would take my time and enjoy the view from the top.

Jul 12, 2017 09:30 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Georgie, having not done this, I have heard the views are fabulous at the top! 

Jul 13, 2017 05:39 AM

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