Very nice place to visit! I went there once almost 30 years ago, and the visit has remained one of…read moremy favorite memories about Colorado. So much has changed compared to today! The waterfall is still beautiful though! As mentioned in other reviews, I would highly recommend making your reservation online before your visit. Try to get the earliest time slot available. Also, wear good walking shoes and bring enough water! It seems like the way you get to Seven Falls has changed quite a bit. I don't remember having to park downhill and take a shuttle to the entrance. The walk to the waterfall, although still beautiful, also feels narrower and more developed than I remember. There are more walkways and structures along the way, which make the experience feel a little more tourist-oriented, or, as I kept thinking, a little "Disneyfied." It's still a beautiful walk, but perhaps not quite as natural or rustic as I remember it from 30 years ago. We went on a Sunday morning in September, and the weather was beautiful. We arrived shortly after 9 a.m. and had no trouble finding parking. We only had to wait about 10 minutes for the next shuttle. If you purchased your tickets ahead of time, they simply scan them while you're waiting in line, so the process was very quick. The shuttle drops you off by the big fence. From there, you walk to the waterfall. It is an uphill walk, but not too steep, and the walkway follows alongside a beautiful stream. Along the way, there is a tunnel you can walk through, with an elevator at the end that takes you to a viewpoint and gift shop. There is also a staircase outside the tunnel that takes you to the same place. You can take the elevator back down or choose to use the stairs. After some more walking, you reach the waterfall. There is a seating area at the bottom where you can relax and enjoy the view. There are 224 stairs to climb if you want to get to the top of the waterfall, but that part is optional. You can admire the waterfall from the bottom. The stairs to the top are definitely tiring! Use the handrails whenever you can, and don't hesitate to stop and rest if you need to. Once you reach the top, there are two trails you can take for further exploration--one is shorter (20 min. round trip) and the other is longer (40 min.). There are signs to guide you. All of the staff members we encountered were friendly and helpful.

Seven Falls was absolutely, positively beautiful in every way. Words can't even describe it, but…read morehopefully these photos can convince you. Seven Falls started out with a semi-short shuttle ride to the actual scenery. From there, it just got more amazing. I understand how the steps could be strenuous for many, and it definitely wasn't easy, but a little stop to catch your breath is provided about midway through. I saw a couple people who didn't feel up to finishing the steps stopping at the rest point, taking some photos, and coming back down. The views were still stunning from that height. Heck, they're stunning from any height or viewpoint. There was also a little shop with delicious popsicles located before the steps. Clean bathrooms along the way as well. It all just seemed very well-thought-out. This was also partially due to the employees, who were all very helpful and pleasant. To put it simply, Seven Falls has it all-it's beautiful, clean, and unique. Amazing in every aspect, stunning from every angle. I felt immersed in the mountainscape from the first step out of that shuttle.

I feel this route needs a solid review from someone who is mathematically, grammatically and…read morealpinistically (I just made that up), "inclined". First of all, this is probably the most beautiful yet somewhat challenging short hike in town. If you want a snapshot of the grandeur awaiting you beyond the I25 corridor (and cell phone range) this is it! Absolutely beautiful. The short: for the average person of moderate or lacking fitness level, it should absolutely be doable. I would say the normal person could knock it out in less than 4 hours (with picture/selfie taking along the way and up top). Decent fitness levels should be up and down in less than 2 hours... Don't bring the cat-dog looking micro mutt as you will either be carrying it or burying it somewhere about the first hour of hiking. There is water throughout the trail so regular dogs should have a blast here. There is an issue with dog poo littering the parking lot and trails (despite free poo bags being offered at trail head... This hike is no joke. Wear proper shoes with decent traction. You can get hurt here! I would bring at least a liter (Nalgene bottle) of water during hot days. Although covered with trees throughout, the sun will beat down on you throughout the hike. I only say this because I passed a family of 5 about half way with no water. As far as short local hikes go, Stanley Canyon gets a Five from me. Awesome!

This hike is not for the faint of heart. It's a pretty steep hike up and coming back down can be…read morevery difficult if you have bad knees or don't have excellent tread on your hiking boots. Scree for days! But it's a beautiful one and a great workout.

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.

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 had a great time fishing there , it was easy access and there's was plenty of fish stockedread more

Pretty good park, definitely would recommend over other park in the area. Pretty normal size park…read morefor kids, also has a stream that runs into the lake (if you come with kids bring swimsuits.)Nice view of pikes peak, not that crowded most of the day. Lot of open Over all over the park good for doing a lot of games with friends. if I would rate it from 1-10 I would say a 9.3/10

Memorial Park is a large, versatile green space right in the heart of Colorado Springs. We enjoyed…read morea relaxing afternoon walking around Prospect Lake, which offers beautiful mountain views, especially of Pikes Peak. The paved paths are great for walking, biking, or rollerblading. There's a lot to do here--playgrounds for the kids, open areas for picnics or frisbee, and even a skate park and fitness stations. The splash pad in the summer is a huge hit with families. Some areas could use a little more upkeep, and parking can get tight during events, but overall it's a fantastic city park that brings the community together. Great spot for a casual day outdoors.

What a fabulous little park in Manitou Springs!! Great for events and just relaxing the area.read more

Loved it all of it- The intention behind leaving it open and free to the public, the maintenance…read moreand the experience. We spent a couple of hours walking around the red rocks and it was a very pleasant experience. It was really well maintained and was fun trying to imagine images out of the red rocks-specially the kissing camels. Also the balancing rock was fun for a photo op. Definitely worth doing in my opinion when visiting Colorado.

There's almost nothing here that I could say that has not already been said. I just want to mention…read moreto be careful walking on the sidewalk. We had gone our second day in a row to the Garden of the Gods, and I hiked all around where the boulders and the rocks were. The first day we walked mostly on a straight paved area because we had a stroller with us and somehow I fell on normal pavement near the parking lot. Was it embarrassing? Yes. Did I also bruise up my whole leg on the first stop of our epic road trip from Texas? Also yes. It was really fun coming right before sunset, because the lighting was absolutely gorgeous. But it was also fun coming at around sunrise because it just felt so beautiful and fresh and the weather was amazing even though it was July. It was really hot during the day. But the early morning got a bit cooler, and I would definitely recommend to come then!