Colorado Hiking Trails and Tips
So many of us, if not all, enjoy living in Colorado for the beautiful outdoor recreation and scenery. Check out this list of hiking trails and a few tips, for the next time you hit the trail.
NORTH
Spruce Mountain Open Space
Larkspur, CO | Hwy 105 to Spruce Mtn Rd
5.5 Mile Loop
Inner Canyon Loop Trail
Franktown, CO | 35 min North on Hwy 83 off 1-25
6.2 Mile Loop
Palmer Lake Reservoir
Palmer Lake, CO
4.1 Miles
Fox Run Regional Park
Colorado Springs, CO
Various easy trails
SOUTH
Manitou Incline
Manitou Springs, CO
A hike you will always remember | reservations required
Helen Hunt Falls
Colorado Springs, CO | At the end of Cheyenne Canyon Rd
Columbine Trail
Colorado Springs, CO | Near Helen Hunt Falls
Section 16
Colorado Springs, CO
Beautiful views!
Jones Park via Bear Creek Canyon
Colorado Springs, CO
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Colorado Springs, CO
Various easy to intermediate trails
CENTRAL
Red Rock Canyon
Colorado Springs, CO
Various trails throughout
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs, CO
Various trails throughout
Ute Valley Park
Colorado Springs, CO | trail heads off Rusina and Vindicator
Pulpit Rock Hike
Colorado Springs, CO | Off Nevada Ave
Hike to the top for scenic views
Palmer Park
Colorado Springs, CO
Various trails with scenic views
WEST
Rampart Reservoir via Rainbow Gulch Trail
Woodland Park, CO
3.4 miles | Scenic vistas
6 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR HIKING IN COLORADO
- Start easy
- Bring plenty of water and snacks
- Leave no trace
- Use sunscreen
- Dress for the weather
- Use the buddy system
To find additional trails to explore visit: Alltrails.com and CoSpringsTrails.com
So many of us, if not all, enjoy living in Colorado for the beautiful outdoor recreation and scenery. Check out this list of hiking trails and a few tips, for the next time you hit the trail.
NORTH
Spruce Mountain Open Space
Larkspur, CO | Hwy 105 to Spruce Mtn Rd
5.5 Mile Loop
Inner Canyon Loop Trail
Franktown, CO | 35 min North on Hwy 83 off 1-25
6.2 Mile Loop
Palmer Lake Reservoir
Palmer Lake, CO
4.1 Miles
Fox Run Regional Park
Colorado Springs, CO
Various easy trails
SOUTH
Manitou Incline
Manitou Springs, CO
A hike you will always remember | reservations required
Helen Hunt Falls
Colorado Springs, CO | At the end of Cheyenne Canyon Rd
Columbine Trail
Colorado Springs, CO | Near Helen Hunt Falls
Section 16
Colorado Springs, CO
Beautiful views!
Jones Park via Bear Creek Canyon
Colorado Springs, CO
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Colorado Springs, CO
Various easy to intermediate trails
CENTRAL
Red Rock Canyon
Colorado Springs, CO
Various trails throughout
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs, CO
Various trails throughout
Ute Valley Park
Colorado Springs, CO | trail heads off Rusina and Vindicator
Pulpit Rock Hike
Colorado Springs, CO | Off Nevada Ave
Hike to the top for scenic views
Palmer Park
Colorado Springs, CO
Various trails with scenic views
WEST
Rampart Reservoir via Rainbow Gulch Trail
Woodland Park, CO
3.4 miles | Scenic vistas
6 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR HIKING IN COLORADO
- Start easy
- Bring plenty of water and snacks
- Leave no trace
- Use sunscreen
- Dress for the weather
- Use the buddy system
To find additional trails to explore visit: Alltrails.com and CoSpringsTrails.com
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