Cliff Top Park is a huge area roughly defined by the Hermosa Cliffs on the east, Elbert Creek on the South and Elbert Creek Road on the west and north. It is mostly flat along the cliffs then rises turn into hills further away from the edge. It contains the most pleasant riding and most spectacular views in the area. Some options are:

1. Follow the prominent Castle Rock Road bearing right and meander a couple of miles through the clear cut to Castle Rock, the prominent promontory 1500 feet above Needles Country Square. Trails off to the left lead to the cliff edge and trails to the right lead to Elbert Creek.

2. Enter the roadless area and bear left until you hit the weather tower. Turn right along an abandoned logging road through the clear cut on and into the woods. Then ride along the Cliff Edge Trail about a mile until you reach Joe's Jump and the Hermosa Cliffs Overlook. Continue south until you hit the Castle Rock Road. From here take a sharp left up to Castle Rock or go straight ahead up the switchback back to Purgatory.

3. About a mile down the Castle Rock Road there is another logging road, on the left, or west, in the middle of the reforested pine. This trail goes a couple miles down to the Elbert Creek Trail. Cross Elbert Creek and ride right up Elbert Creek Trail to Elbert Creek Road. Turn right and follow the road 3 miles back to your car.

Location: Drive up the Hermosa Park Road #578 about 3 miles to the 'T'. Turn left. About 2.1 miles further ( At the second corner past the Powderhouse), you will see a road bearing left. If the gate is closed, park here. Follow this road about 1/2 mile under the chairlift and up until you get to the "No Motor Vehicle" sign on your left. Enter the "Roadless" area and have at it!