Posted: December 11, 2019
The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is a unique blending of geological, archaeological, historical and ecological resources.
There's nothing quite like hitting a trail here in Colorado Springs.
Our parks in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region are a great place to take a stroll, walk your dog, see great geological formations or spend some quality time in nature.
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods Park features towering red rocks and beautiful, winding trails.
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Cheyenne Mountain State Park
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Posted: December 11, 2019
The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is a unique blending of geological, archaeological, historical and ecological resources.
More than 100,000 visitors bring their canine friends to this 25-acre fully-fenced park yearly.
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, you’ll love our many Colorado Springs parks which offer a variety of outdoor activities, such as jogging, rappelling, viewing fossil beds or just taking a leisurely stroll.
Many parks in Colorado Springs are open to the public, free of charge and serve as great wildlife watching locations. Get started now and explore Colorado Springs state parks on your next vacation.
Acacia Park115 E Platte Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
America the Beautiful Park126 Cimino Drive
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Austin Bluffs Open SpaceAustin Bluffs Open Space
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
Barr Trail (Pikes Peak)515 Ruxton Ave.
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Bear Creek Dog Park1704 S 21st St
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Bear Creek Nature Center245 Bear Creek Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Bear Creek Regional Park21st St at Rio Grande
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Black Forest Regional Park4800 Shoup Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908
Catamount Trail10585 Ute Pass Ave
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado 80819
Centennial TrailWoodland Park, Colorado
Chamberlain Trail is a 4.2-mile loop trail that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
The trailhead that begins at the left of the sign is more scenic and adds to the pleasure of this trail. If entering from here, the path starts with easy terrain veiled with a rich canopy that allows for bursts of sunlight. Before long, gentle traversing and a slight incline takes the trail slightly above the Gold Camp Reservoir. Adjacent to the reservoir, the trail evens out and the turf is rather smooth. This is a great place to see some of the blooming plants and small critters.
Mule deer, squirrels and birds are easily found on this trail. If you bring your binoculars, you may be able to spot Bighorn sheep in the crevices of the rocks high up in the canyon.
Depending on the season, wildflowers and cacti, such as Prickly Pear, Yucca, Indian Paintbrush, Purple Asters will be in bloom along the trail. Now and again, various pines and oaks provide a canopy as you traverse the trail.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park410 JL Ranch Hghts
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80926
Clear Spring Ranch2002 Creek Crossing, c/o El Paso County Parks
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Columbine Trail3440 N Cheyenne Canon Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Crags Trail615 Teller County Rd 62
Divide, Colorado 80814
El Paso County Parks2002 Creek Crossing
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905
Fountain Creek Nature Center320 Peppergrass Ln
Fountain, Colorado 80817
Fountain Creek Regional Park2010 Duckwood Rd
Fountain, Colorado 80817
Fox Run Regional Park & Dog Park2110 Stella Drive
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921
Garden of the Gods Off-Leash Dog Area3105 Gateway Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80804
Garden of the Gods Park1805 North 30th St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center1805 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
One of the oldest trails in Colorado Springs is the Heizer trail. Though not well known, it climbs uncompromisingly up Cascade Mountain from the town. As you climb up and pass through the first few switchbacks you will have a great view of the North Pole amusement park and the westbound US 24.
Use of Trail: Hiking / Biking
Length of Trail: 9.88 Miles Roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,029 Ft. Gain
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Trailhead Directions:
Travel west on Highway 24 to Cascade and turn left at the traffic light onto Fountain Avenue. There is a sign for the Pikes Peak Highway/North Pole at this intersection. Take a quick left onto Emporia Avenue, another left onto Park Street and a final left turn on Amenome Hill Road. The trailhead is on the right side of the road.
Helen Hunt Falls3440 N Cheyenne Canon Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Homestead Ranch Regional Park16444 Gollihar Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80831
Intemann TrailManitou Springs, Colorado
Longs Ranch RoadColorado Springs, Colorado
Lovell Gulch TrailWoodland Park, Colorado 80863
Manitou InclineRuxton Avenue
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Memorial Park1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910
Midland TrailColorado Springs, Colorado
Mt. Buckhorn Trail is one of the more popular trails near the North Cheyenne Canon Park. The trail forms a portion of Captain Jack's Trail, a popular mountain biking trail. Off road users and mountain bikes love this trail, especially on weekends, so be alert for them.
Use of Trail: Hiking / Bicycles / Horses / ORV on Capt. Jack’s portion of trail)
Length of Trail: 4.74 Miles Roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 803 Ft. Gain
Difficulty: Moderate
Trailhead Directions:
Travel south about 0.35 mi. from I-25 (S. Nevada Street exit) and turn right (west) onto W. Cheyenne Blvd. Proceed 2.75 mi. to the intersection of N. Cheyenne Canon Road & S. Cheyenne Canon Road. Turn right at this intersection onto N. Cheyenne Canon Road (past the iron gate) and travel up the winding road for 3.0 miles to the end of the road. There will be an intersection with High Drive (straight ahead), Lower Gold Camp Road (to the right) and the gravel parking lot (to the left). Park in the gravel parking area to the left. The trailhead is at the rear of the parking area. The trail begins at the iron gate that closes Upper Gold Camp Road to motorized vehicles.
CLOSURE:
North Cheyenne Canyon Road will be closed from September 20, 2021, through May 2022. The park will still be accessible via Gold Camp Road. More information on the project here.
Mount Cutler3440 N Cheyenne Canon Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Mount Herman TrailMonument, Colorado 80132
Mount Muscoco3440 N Cheyenne Canyon Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
New Santa Fe Regional Trail500 E 3rd St
Monument, Colorado 80132
North Cheyenne Canon Park3440 N Cheyenne Canon Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Paint Mines Interpretive Park29950 Paint Mine Rd
Calhan, Colorado 80808
Palmer Lake Recreational Area199 County Line Road
Monument, Colorado 80133
Palmer Park3650 Maizeland Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909
Palmer Trail LoopColorado Springs, Colorado
Pancake RocksCripple Creek, Colorado 80813
Rainbow GulchColorado Springs, Colorado 80921
Rampart ReservoirColorado Springs, Colorado 80921
Red Rock Canyon Open Space3550 W High St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Rock Island Regional Trailhead7315 McLaughlin Rd
Falcon, Colorado 80831
Seven Bridges3440 N Cheyenne Canyon Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Silver Cascade Trail3440 N Cheyenne Canyon Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Wildlife Watching in Colorado Springs
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