Larkspur, Colorado
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
Hike Pulpit Rock
4.12.2 mi / 505 ft gainHeading South on N. Nevada Blvd. you will pass a Harley Davidson dealership on your left, about a mile after that there is a large parking lot for Pulpit Rock Park. Once you park, there is a clearly marked trailhead that will get you on your way! There are various trails you can take to get the t...Read more -
Littleton, Colorado
Hike the Meadowlark Plymouth Trail
4.06 mi / 1197 ft gainFrom the parking lot, you can take the Meadowlark trail to the west or the Plymouth Creek Trail to the southeast. It does not matter which trail you take because it ends up becoming loop. For a more gradual slope up the hill, take the Meadowlark trail. After a little more than a mile, it intersec...Read more -
Littleton, Colorado
Hike the Coyote Song-Swallow Trail Loop
3.83 mi / 350 ft gainWe all love to live our weekends to the fullest, but say you're itching for an adventure and it's midweek with the weekend still a good 3 or 4 days away? South Valley Park is the place to go if you're looking for an after-work adventure or just don't feel like driving too far from the city. A sho...Read more -
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Hike the Upper Loop Trail
5.00.75 mi / 72 ft gainThis short spur trail is right off Perkins Central Garden Trail. Most people walk by it because the walkway changes from paved to dirt, but it is definitely a must-see if you're exploring the park. It climbs just a short amount before reaching the rocks you can climb on. Make sure you take a mome...Read more -
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Perkins Central Garden Trail
5.01.13 mi / 138 ft gainGarden of the Gods has dozens of hiking trails that cover miles through the park itself. The Perkins Central Garden Trail takes you through the heart of the rock formations and really gives you perspective on the size of these red rocks. This trail also takes you past several areas where rock cl...Read more -
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Bike the Garden of the Gods Loop
5.06 mi / 500 ft gainThe Basics: Garden of the Gods is a free, public park on the Western edge of Colorado Springs. Open year round, the excellent paved roads with wide bike lanes provide road bikers with multiple loop options from 3 to 10+ miles. From casual bike riders to seasoned pros, you choose your distance and...Read more -
Sedalia, Colorado
Backpack the Lost Creek Loop
33.5 mi / 6200 ft gainLost Creek Wilderness may be my favorite part of Colorado. It contains varied terrain and geography, and is less crowded than most places. This loop will take you through everything the wilderness area has to offer. You will get sweeping panoramas of mountain ranges to the south, as well has m...Read more -
Sedalia, Colorado
Camp at Goose Creek
3.08 mi / 1300 ft gainGoose Creek is a fantastic spot to hike or camp. There is a dirt road leading to the trailhead, and it winds through the mountains and offers a great view of the valley. The dirt road is relatively easy and well-maintained. The burn scar from the Hayman fire is still really evident, so there are ...Read more -
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Climb and Hike in the Garden of the Gods
4.7If you are new to the area a stop by the visitor center can helpful to get a map of the trails and roads in the area as well as obtaining a climbing permit (one is needed to climb and is free).Once you have entered the area there are multiple trails and pull outs that you can explore. Many of the...Read more -
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Siamese Twins Loop
4.00.55 mi / 105 ft gainSiamese twins is about a half mile hike with little elevation gain that is a quick hike while driving the park. The hardest thing about this is getting a parking spot to tell you the truth. On a weekend or pretty much any summer day the five or so spots available at the trailhead are constantly...Read more -
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Walk to Rainbow Falls
0.5 miThis waterfall was designated a historic site in 2016 due to its rich history dating back to the Native Americans and more recently the locals of Manitou Springs. The bridge itself that crosses over the falls was created in the early 20th century and was an architectural marvel during the time. ...Read more -
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Manitou Springs' Mineral Springs
5.0Manitou Springs is home to eight mineral springs all fairly close to the main shopping strip of Manitou. The springs were originally utilized by the Native Americans. In the 19th century, they were utilized by visitors from all over the world due to their supposed health benefits. They all taste ...Read more -
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Hike Red Mountain
2 mi / 750 ft gainThe hike can be started from where the Intemann trail meets Ruxton Ave close to Iron Spring. For parking, you can park at one of the few pay-for parking along the street or park in town and take the bus up to the incline. The hike starts up what seems to be a driveway until you reach a small gate...Read more -
Woodland Park, Colorado
Ski Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak Toll Road can grant you access to a ton of super accessible backcountry skiing if you have the equipment and knowledge. From roughly Glen Cove up to the summit of the mountain you can access terrain varying from steep chutes off the summit to easy glades in an abandoned ski resort. T...Read more -
Divide, Colorado
Hike to Raspberry Mountain
5.05.2 mi / 900 ft gainTake US-24 west and turn left at traffic light in Divide. Drive south on US-67 for about 4 miles. Turn left to CR-62 right after you pass the entrance to Mueller State park on the right. Drive about a mile on the dirt road and you will see the new trailhead parking lot on the left side.Once you p...Read more -
Divide, Colorado
Summit The Crags
4.67.9 mi / 1379 ft gainAs you drive past Mueller state park (on the right), about 1/4 mile down the road you will see a small wooden sign for "The Crags" You will take a left there and follow the road about 1.5 miles, past the first stop, which is the Raspberry Mountain Trailhead, until you come to a fork in the road a...Read more