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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Try our most popular RENTAL tour! $69.00 We guide you through Historic Manitou Springs to see some sites. Then we will go up to the
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.
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