Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs is surrounded by hiking and biking trails, including the famous Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak. There are trails throughout the spectacular Garden of the Gods, along Manitou Spring's winding streets or walk along the Fountain Creek path.  Minutes away, in Green Mountain Falls is Catamount Trial which takes you up past the waterfalls. Just off of Highway 24, west of town is the popular Waldo Canyon trail head.There are many more trails for you to enjoy.

Click here for a pdf file which lists all of the Trails in the area (map included).  When you visit Manitou Springs you will find some maps are available at the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, 354 Manitou Avenue.

FREE RED ROCK CANYON GUIDED TOURS ARE OFFERED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING AT 9:00 AM, BEGINING IN MID MAY THROUGH LABOR DAY. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO MAKE RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL THE MANITOU SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AT (719) 685-5089

	BARR TRAIL / PIKES PEAK Road directions: Take Manitou Ave to Ruxton Ave. Drive past Cog RR follow signs to Barr Trail signs to the Barr Trail trailhead. Trail length: 12.6 miles one-way; Elevation gain: 7,258 ft. Rating: Difficult
	INTEMANN TRAIL Road directions: Access via Ruxton Ave near Iron Springs trailhead, Crystal Park Road trailhead or section 16 trailhead, 26th Street to Gold Camp Road. Trail length: Approximately 4 ½ miles Rating: Easy to moderate
	GARDEN OF THE GODS Road directions: Can be reached four ways from the Chamber, go east on Manitou Ave to Garden Drive, Beckers Lane or Ridge Road, turn left (north) or continue east on Manitou Ave (will become Colorado Ave) to 30th Street. Turn left (north) on 30th Street until Gateway Road. Ratings: Various trails, easy to moderate
	WALDO CANYON Road directions: Take Highway 24 West, approximately 2 miles on right, see large parking lot at trailhead. Trail length: 7 miles; elevation gain 1,280 ft. Rating: Moderate
	BEAR CREEK REGIONAL PARK & NATURE CENTER Road directions: Highway 24 East to 26th Street, go right (south), follow signs to Nature Center. Trail length: Interpretive trails (good for children):1/10 to 1.2 Mi. Regional trail: 7 miles, easy to moderate Rating: Easy
	NORTH CHEYENNE CANYON Road directions: Highway 24 to 21st Street, south on 21st to Cheyenne Blvd., follow signs to North Cheyenne Canyon. Several trails in the canyon; trailheads clearly marked, including: MOUNT CUTLER Trail length: 2 miles round trip; nice view of Seven Falls Rating: Easy to moderate; elevation gain: 600 ft. COLUMBINE TRAIL Trail length: 4 miles (one way, not a loop), elevation gain 1,000 ft. Rating: Lower 1 mile – moderate, Mid & Upper 3 miles - moderate to difficult ST. MARY'S FALLS Trail length: 1 ½ miles. Elevation gain - 1200 ft. Rating: Moderate to Difficult
	RED ROCKS (SECTION 16) GOLD CAMP ROAD Road directions: Highway 24 to 26th St. south, up two switchbacks to Gold Camp Road, turn right (west) on Gold Camp and go another mile to trailhead. Trail length: 6 miles Rating: Moderate
	RAMPART RANGE: RAMPART RESEVOIR Road directions: Highway 24 west, to Woodland Park and turn right before the McDonald’s on Rampart Range Road. Go 2.9 miles to Loy Creek Road, bear right and follow the pavement until it intersects with the gravel Rampart Range Road. Turn right and follow signs to Rampart Range Reservoir. Trail length: 12 miles around reservoir. Rating: Easy to moderate
	RAMPART RANGE: RAINBOW GULCH Road directions same as above, except watch for parking lot below road on your left and a trailhead sign. Trail length: 1.4 miles to water. Rating: Easy
	CENTENNIAL TRAIL Road Directions: Highway 24 West to Woodland Park. Turn north onto Highway 67. After about a mile, watch for Kelley’s Road sign on your right. This is the beginning where the paved trail starts. Trail length: 6.5 miles from Woodland Park to Manitou Lake Rating: Easy (good strolling, biking, riding)
	MANITOU PARK BICYCLE TRAIL Road Directions: Woodland Park, take Highway 67 north to South Meadows Campground, 5.9 miles from town. Trail length: 2.1 miles, one way; elevation gain 100 ft. Rating: Easy, wheelchair suitable.
	MUELLER STATE PARK Road directions: Take Highway 24 West. At Divide, turn left on Highway 67 south toward Cripple Creek, 3.8 miles to Park entrance. Trails: There are numerous trails and camping. Park permit required. Information can be obtained at entrance. Ratings: Easy to moderate.
	RING THE PEAK (THE CRAGS & HORSETHIEF PARK TRAILS) Road directions: “Starting at the Crags”. Take US 24 west to Divide, turn left on Colorado 67 past Mueller State Park. Turn at the sign for the Crags Campground on the left. Go past Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp and the Crags Campground until this road ends. “Starting at Horsethief Park”. Take Us 24 west to Divide, turn left on Colorado 67 just past the closed Little Ike Tunnel to trailhead parking. Trail: About 5 miles one way, elevation gain: 500 feet. Rating: Easy to Moderate
	FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT Road directions: Highway 24 West, 39 miles, to town of Florrisant. Take Teller County 1 South 2.5 miles to Visitors Center. Trails: Information on several trails available at Visitor Center. Ratings: Easy to moderate; mostly level.
	CATAMOUNT TRAIL Road directions: Highway 24 west to Green Mt. Falls, park by the lake. Walk Ute Pass Ave, turn left on Hondo Ave. Trail begins at the end of Hondo Ave. Walk past the bridge, follow yellow markers. Trail length: 2 miles one-way Rating: Moderate
	RED ROCK CANYON Road directions: Take Highway 24 to Ridge Road to the main entrance and parking lot. Free Tours given, see top f page. Trail length: Seventeen miles of trails winding around vertical rock formations, ponds, quarries, caves and canyons. Rating: Easy, moderate and difficult trails available.