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Popular Trails Near Colorado Springs

Looking for Colorado Springs most popular hiking and biking trails? Peruse our list of the most popular trails in the Pikes Peak area.

Rock Island Trail

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The Rock Island Trail connects to the Pikes Peak Greenway (16mi), the Shooks Run Trail (3mi) and the Homestead Trail (8mi). One can also get to the El Pomar Youth Sports Complex, America the Beautiful Park, the Goose Gossage Park, and the Templeton Gap Trail, from the Rock Island trail.

 

Palmer Loop Trail

palmer-trailStarting on Gold Camp Road at the Section 16 Trailhead,  this popular (but not too crowded) trail connects Section 16 to the The High Drive, climbing over a high ridge, skirting Mount Arthur and Tenney Crags, and dropping down to follow Bear Creek back down to the Section 16 trailhead. The Palmer loop also connects to the Intemann Trail which ends at the Iron Springs Chateau parking lot in Manitou Springs. From there it is a short walk to Hydro Street to the Barr Trail.
 

Sante Fe Trail

sante-fe-trailThis trail is also known as the Pikes Peak Greenway. This is a nice wide multi-use trail that extends north from the Fountain Creek Nature Center to Palmer Lake. The trail is smooth and wide with some sandy sections. Hikers, runners and bicyclists are now able to travel from Palmer Lake north of Colorado Springs to Fountain on the south end of town on a continuous 30-mile pathway that ties together other local trails.

It is a great place to ride with the family or take a pleasant long training ride with few steep hills. The scenery is great, especially through the *Air Force academy. Watch for joggers and walkers as this trail is widely used by all types of users.

*Remember to have valid I.D. (drivers license) available when passing through the Air Force Academy.And if you plan to enter AFA grounds to access a trail (Stanley Canyon) you will need driver's registration and proof of insurance.

 

Other Regional Trails

The Trails and Open Space Coalition Has compiled a list of other regional trails that are popular with local and visiting users. Enjoy!
 

Download Trail pdfs

Click on the links below to download a pdf file.

Canon City
Colorado Springs
Dog Friendly
Douglas County
El Paso County
Fountain
Green Mountain Falls
Manitou Springs
Military Bases
Pike National Forest
Ring the Peak
State and National Trails
Tarryall Area
Teller County
Ute Pass

 


Trails and Open Space Coalition (formerly Pikes Peak Area Trails Coalition)
1040 S. 8th Street, Suite 101, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 | Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Phone: 719-633-6884 (call to ensure office is open)

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