Hiking & Biking in Manitou Springs – Trails Near Colorado Springs, CO

Mt. Muscoco Trail

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

Iron Mountain Trail

Get to know this 2.7-mile out-and-back trail near Manitou Springs, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 24

Ute Indian 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

A 4.81-mile popular trail for all level of hikers and mountain bikers. It connects Manitou Springs to Section 16 and Bear Creek Regional Park and is the link between Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs via trails. It is a great year-round trail with views of the Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Open Space and Manitou Springs. Manitou trail end is located at the Iron Spring on Ruxton Ave. Dogs on leash are okay.

Red Mountain Hike

Head out on this 2.5-mile out-and-back trail near Manitou Springs, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 44

Rampart Reservoir Trail System

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

Heizer Trail

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

Mueller State Park

Park Use: Hiking, Mountain biking, Camping, Horseback riding, Hunting, and Winter sports. Miles of Trails: 44+ Miles for hiking / 36 Miles for biking /

Hiking Crags to Horsethief Falls - Ring the Peak Trail | Manitou Springs

Ring the Peak – Crags to Horsethief Falls

Crags to Horsethief Falls is a 9.67-mile section of the Ring the Peak trail located near Cripple Creek. The trail features a waterfall and mountain meadows.

The Adventure Company

The Adventure Company rafting trips are led by experienced guides. We offer multi-day trips, team-building or wedding groups, and full moon rafting.

Manitou Incline

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. Please note that the Manitou Incline is ran through the Colorado Springs Park and Recreation, so with any questions pertaining to reservations, please call them at 719-385-5940.

Happy Trails Adventure

Happy Trails Adventure offers guided tour services with an emphasis on safety and fun. Our team works with each hiker to identify their interests and

Centennial Trail

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

Trail Gems Geology Tours

Join us for fun and informative hikes to learn about all of the amazing geology found in the Pikes Peak region. From minerals and rocks,

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Red Rock Canyon Open Space

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.