Castle Rock highlights expanded Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space after two acquisitions

Aug 19, 2026

Staff told commissioners the Town owns approximately 681 acres acquired in 2024 and added a 35-acre inholding from the Guardian Angel Trust in 2026, bringing programmatic and trail planning tasks to the fore as trail construction is expected to finish by the end of 2026.

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Town staff led commissioners on a site tour and summarized recent land purchases that created Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space. Staff said the Town acquired approximately 681 acres in 2024 and later acquired an additional 35-acre inholding from the Guardian Angel Trust in 2026 — a combined total of about 716 acres now under Town stewardship. Staff also said remaining trail construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

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