Parks & Trails

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.

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Other Colorado Springs parks like Bear Creek Dog Park and the Paint Mines are unique to the area and are not to be missed.

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.

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Rock Climbing & Via Ferrata

Outdoor rock climbing in Colorado Springs is world renowned, as the area is home to some…

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Guest Post by Jeff Wolin - Florissant Fossil Beds Lead Interpreter

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Outdoor Adventures

Breathe in the fresh mountain air as you discover new adventures in our outdoor wonderland.

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Palmer Lake Recreation Area

Palmer Lake Recreation Area is a popular and charming location for those who enjoy fishing, hiking…

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5 Easy Hikes for Kids

Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy these easy hikes

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High Altitude Effects & Tips

High altitude has its benefits. Our bodies use more calories and burn more fat. But, for…

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Manitou Incline

Often referred to as simply "The Incline," this tourist cable car track turned heart-pounding workout is…

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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.

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Chamberlain Trail

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.

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Heizer Trail

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.

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Mount Buckhorn Trail

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.

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