A popular 26-miles heavily-trafficked out-and-back trail starting in Manitou Springs to the top of Pikes Peak. Recommended for experienced backcountry adventurers or those prepared for an overnight trip. Hike April through October. Bicycles and dogs on leash are okay. This is the same trail followed by the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon.
Red Rock Canyon Open Space has trails of all levels, an off-leash dog area, and fantastic views of the Garden of the Gods and climbing by permit. The park consists of a series of parallel red rock ridges (called “hogbacks”) and eroded canyons, a continuation of the same sandstone rocks of the Fountain Formation that make up Garden of the Gods to the north.
Use of Trail: Hiking / Bicycles Length of Trail: 6.02 Miles out and back Elevation Gain: 1,177 Ft. Gain Difficulty: Moderate This heavily-trafficked, moderate trail
Use of Trail: Hiking / Bicycles / Horses Length of Trail: 7.54 Miles out and back Elevation Gain: 1,997 Ft. Gain Difficulty: Moderate This moderate
Use of Trail: Hiking / Bicycles Length of Trail: 5.66 Miles out and back Elevation Gain: 1,841 Ft. Gain Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult This lightly-trafficked
Use of Trail: Hiking / Bicycles / Horses Length of Trail: 2.60 Miles out and back Elevation Gain: 284 Ft. Gain Difficulty: Easy A 2.6
The Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is an educational, non-profit living history farm and museum that depicts life in the Pikes Peak region in four time periods: American Indian area in 1775; 1860’s Galloway Homestead; 1880’s Chambers Home and Ranch; 1907 Edwardian Country Estate.
Use of Trail: Hiking only Length of Trail: 4.90 Miles out and back Elevation Gain: 1,506 Ft. Gain Difficulty: Moderate A 4.9 mile moderately trafficked out
Use of Trail: Hiking / Bicycles Length of Trail: 14.84 Miles Round Trip Elevation Gain: 796 Ft. Gain Difficulty: Easy to Moderate This lightly trafficked
Park Use: Hiking, Mountain biking, Camping, Horseback riding, Hunting, and Winter sports. Miles of Trails: 44+ Miles for hiking / 36 Miles for biking /
The world-class Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center is your gateway to Garden of the Gods Park. Free admission includes over 30 interactive
Located less than one mile from The Broadmoor, Seven Falls is one of Colorado’s most captivating natural wonders. This magnificent series of waterfalls is situated
Come take a tour with one of our knowledgeable and experienced guides and find out why it is so important that we preserve our diminishing
Use of Trail: Hiking Length of Trail: 1.88 Miles out and back Elevation Gain: 568 Ft. Gain Difficulty: Easy This easy 1.9-mile trail is a
Use of Trail: Hiking / Bicycles Length of Trail: 6.52 Miles out and back Elevation Gain: 1,902 Ft. Gain Difficulty: Moderate A 6.52 mile out and
Guided mountain bike rides and private clinics for all levels of cyclists. Explore mountain biking trails in the Pikes Peak Region with Stacy as your guide.
Call for seasonal hours. Brochures, maps and ideas for making the most of your visit to Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.
The most challenging hike in Manitou Springs. 2,744 steps climb 2000 ft. in elevation in under one mile. Plan on 2+ hours for this 4.5 mile round-trip hike.
Take the 19-mile paved highway above the clouds and explore Colorado’s most famous peak and experience yourself 14,115 feet above the ordinary.
A popular moderately-difficult 5.78 mile out and back hiking-only trail located in North Cheyenne Cañon. The trail follows a mountain stream and is one of the few cool hikes in the summer, even at mid-day. Best to hike Mar. through Nov., or when the snowpack is low. Dogs on leash are okay.
Use of Trail: Hiking / Bicycles / Horses Length of Trail: 9.67 Miles out and back Elevation Gain: 957 Ft. Gain Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Crags
Use of Trail: Hiking / Bicycles / Fishing Length of Trail: 10.07 Mile loop Elevation Gain: 993 Ft. Gain Difficulty: Moderate This relatively easy 10.07-mile
Use of Trail: Hiking Length of Trail: 3.70 Miles out and back Elevation Gain: 956 Ft. Gain Difficulty: Moderate This heavily-trafficked, moderate trail climbs to
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