I've run this trail and summited Muscoco at least 30 times and it never disappoints. I live just…read moreoutside the canyon and have done it all in there many times. If you want to ramp it up a bit from Cutler or Seven Bridges, this should be on your radar. If you go straight up and down you'll wind up at almost exactly 4 miles with about 1,325ft of elevation gain. Tack on Cutler for an extra (almost) mile and a few hundred feet of gain. Starting at Daniels or Bruin to make a loop via Sweetwater is also a good one. Starting at the Middle Columbine trailhead and catching Creekside first is also a nice variation. Ice sticks around pretty good, especially near the trailhead, so you might want to bring traction even though the current weather might not seem like you'd need it.

Easily my favorite hike in Colorado Springs! Located in north Cheyenne canyon with a parking area…read more I prefer the traditional route, but you can also do daniels pass to the summit. It's about a 5 mile hike with elevation but it's a great moderate hike with stunning views of Pike's Peak's backside. This is a great hike to take visitors on as it's not too difficult but very rewarding and beautiful. A nice perk is that it's right here in town. Even my cat has done this hike a few times and she loves it!

I've been hiking here since I was 16, and will continue to do so until I'm unable to. There are so…read moremany trails and each of them feels so different. I will say that the fall and winter hikes are my absolute favorite. Both for the scenery and that the crowds have died down a bit.

I have hiked this area pretty frequently, it's a really nice trail that starts really wooded but…read morethen opens up to a large field as you keep going which has the most amazing views of the mountains! I think it would be the perfect open space for a picnic but it was a really clean and beautiful trail for walking my dog! There is a small parking lot at the trail head in the picture but there's a map before starting the trail that shows other parking areas and other trails as well. Very well-marked trail.

Great hike beyond the overcrowded Crags Trailhead. The falls are really more cascades but still…read morefun to visit and explore. The stream drys up in fall in dry years and freezes over in the winter. Very different experience at different times of the year. Reaching the base of the falls is an easy hike. If you want more of a challenge try reaching the top.

Gorgeous canyon trail along a stream with small waterfalls and stream falls. Some climbing but…read morenothing too serious.

This is by far my most favorite hike in Colorado Springs/Manitou Springs. It starts out on the old…read moreexit road for Cave of the Winds.....before it was washed out permanently. **ALERT** In order to do this trail you have to go up to the Cave of the Winds to sign a waiver!! There is no cost, but since part of the trail is on their property you have to sign the waiver. The trail is shaded for most of the trail. The begining is the hottest part! You will see water falls and punch bowls. The trail can be difficult in some areas, but nothing kids 5 and up can't handle! If you need directions how to get to this trail, just let me know and I can give you turn by turn with street names!

I've lived here almost all my life and had never been here, only driven by it. Came here to take…read morefall pictures and it was packed with lots of people taking photos at around golden hour. The upper parking lot is very small! So be aware. I had to park in the adjacent neighborhood. There are lots of signs that say stay on the trail as they are trying to regrow the meadow. I definitely want to come back and explore more of the park. Looking at a map the trail is actually very long!!

Beautiful park off of Rockrimmon in Colorado Springs. There are two access points, which is…read moreconfusing, but I usually go to the Vindicator road parking lot. There are lots of wonderful trails here with different terrain that are great for walks, runs or mountain biking! Beautiful views of Pikes Peak with wild sunflowers in the summer. There are clean Porta potties at the parking lot and benches throughout the trails.

We loved our hike to st marys falls. St Marys is a moderate hike around 6.5 miles and 1394 feet of…read moreelevation gain. The main road to the falls parking lot is closed and you have to take gold camp road over. This is around 3 miles of dirt. Its narrow with some pot holes and also 2 tunnels you will need to go through. A lot of the road is very narrow and really only wide enough for just one car. So be prepared for a little bit of a hairy ride. it will be the 2nd parking lot on your right. There is a fairly large parking lot, however it fills up quickly especially on a weekend. If you want to do this you will want to arrive sooner rather than later. Dogs are allowed but are supposed to be on a leash. The parking lot for saint marys is the same as for some other trails over there, seven bridges and silver cascades being 2 of them. You will have to walk around 1 1/4 miles up a dirt road until you get to the trailhead. The trail follows a creek most of the trail. It is rocky and at times a little slick with the loose rock. It is beautiful, surrounded by forest. It was very magical and lovely. it felt so nice to be out in the woods. Mountain bikes and motorcycles are also allowed to use this trail. We did not see any motorcycles but there were a few mountain bikers. And they dont necessarily signal so well beware. There is a trash can at the trail head. Be sure to PACK out what you pack in! My friend and i were picking up garbage that people had left along the trail :( There is no reason to leave your garbage. Please take it with you.

Inadvertently found this trail while looking for a different place to hike with the pup, who is…read moreyoung and just learning how to be a good off leash hiking dog. I'm not 100% certain, but I think that you are allowed to take your dogs off leash on this trail. I certainly never saw any signs stating otherwise and out of maybe 10 dogs we saw, half were on leash and a half off. It was a beautiful hike however we were not prepared and did not have water or maybe a hiking stick for me, at least. The beginning part of the trail is a wide open fire lane, but once you get back there it's a trail with a gradual uphill climb the entire way that turns even steeper towards the end. I was definitely asking "how much longer" for the last half-hour and really regretting that I didn't have water with me as my sensitive back started to ache. On our way down as we passed other hikers, they were asking the same question about "how much longer". The gradual uphill climb the entire way can be a little much if you're not prepared for it and the journey back down to the car is much quicker since it's basically downhill the whole way. Took half the time to get down than it did to get up. The waterfall and stream were beautiful and soothing. Walking with shady tree cover much of the way and a stream next to us was a plus for the pup to get his first experience of playing in a stream. The pup definitely enjoyed himself most of all. We took this hike in early June and on our way back we got hit with a rainstorm that dropped the temperature about 20° and we were freezing and poured on by the time we got back to the car, so be prepared when coming here in the summertime!

This is a moderately trafficked trail in Manitou Springs that will bring you to some beautiful…read moreviews of the city and the Incline! The trail is somewhat short (unless I was missing something...), but it does hook up with other trails and apparently is part of the trails that circle Pikes Peak (cool! Adding that to my to-do list!) It's pretty steep in areas, so make sure that you bring plenty of water! I really enjoyed the hike on this trail, and it's a good alternative if you're not feeling up to Barr Trail or the Incline.

This trail starts in the Manitou Springs Cemetery, you will see a parking area and the trail head…read more This can be a tough hike only because it is up and down a lot of hills. The only reason this did not get 5 stars is because you end up walking through the neighborhood in order to get to the other part of the trail. The second part of the trail is amazing. You can see Garden of the Gods in a light you have never seen it before! You can also see the people walking up the incline on the other side! Also remember, you have to walk back to your car from the end of the trail! And as always, wear the proper shoes and bring water or Gatorade!

Took Barr Trail to the top of Manitou Incline and down. It was amazing hike, 3 miles up over 2,600…read moreelevation climb. Excellent views, plenty of shade, and a good challenge. We started at 7am (not early enough to avoid the hot summer sun). We packed water, electrolytes and trail mix, would suggest also some energy chews. Next time we'll take the incline challenge after some training. Bathroom at base/trailhead. Note there are different starts for the Incline and Barr Trail. Bring cash for parking.

Note 1: Be careful you don't end up on this trail instead of the Manitou Incline. They start in…read moredifferent locations and I hiked a half-mile before realizing I was in the wrong place and had missed my permitted Incline window. Note 2: A little bottle of water is a mistake. Be smart, especially on a warm day. I met too many people making this mistake and had to share some of mine. Heck, you're at altitude and ascending quickly! Note 3: I didn't seal my hiking pants with my Dirty Girl gaiters until after I'd been stung many times by a single wasp who managed to work her way into a pant leg. Apparently, wasps are common in the area. This is a terrific training hike if you're a non-local seeking ascents at altitude. 13.1 miles with 3,500'+ of climbing up to an altitude of 10,000'+. It's tough only for the untrained. Nothing compared to the Incline in terms of effort, but still worth the trip if you have time. Also, there are snacks in camp. And... you can snatch a free snack if you're willing to haul a super-light trash bag down to the trailhead. Heck, carry two--they weigh less than the weight of the water you drank on the way up.