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!

What a lovely place to recreate. Kayaking, fishing, hiking - whatever strikes your fancy. We hiked…read moreabout 30 minutes on the trail and then enjoyed the view before heading back. The path was just challenging enough for those of us who don't regularly hike. The views are pretty as we border the reservoir. The people we encountered during the hike all made way for each other and were so polite. It's refreshing. There are little walkways down to small patches of beach and rock outcroppings to sit on and enjoy the views. There is limited parking regulated by the park rangers so you know if there's space. And the gate for the road to the reservoir is closed at 6pm by the park rangers so be aware of the time. Recommend!

We went on a cloudy day and it drizzled a bit, so our experience wasn't great. It costs ten…read moredollars to get in and the drive in from Garden of the Gods was fun. I'd recommend at least a small awd vehicle, but we did see a few cars and vans on Rampart Range Road. There were tons of places to park and picnic. The water and background had some great views.

Aww bummer! One of the bridges had a blowdown so we only crossed six; it's okay though, it's still…read moreas lovely as I recalled from a previous trip! I took a LEGO mini me, but sadly my not-so-nimble fingers had her never to be seen again. (Sorry about the leave no trace principle!) Everything about this place is amazing! My friend and I follow YouTuber Miranda Goes Outside, so as to pay homage to her, we chanted "Bridge, bridge, bridge, bridge bridge," as we made our way across going out and coming back. We even had our resident hiker friend join us on a couple. lol Seriously, it's a great space and always want to go. Being in Nature is refreshing.

My son and I hiked Seven Bridges trail on Easter morning. This is a very gentle out and back that…read moremost any ability can tackle with complete ease. The hike itself was absolutely stunning Sunday morning. The weather had shaped up nicely and while it was covered with snow, it didn't require crampons (I went in trail runners). As snow melted and fell from the pines, it felt like a magical playground. The bridges are all very close to each other, the water rushing along side most of this hike made for the most tranquil morning. I can't imagine this trail being anymore beautiful than it was this past weekend. I've seen glimpses of it in the summer from videos of trail runs and while it's gorgeous then I am so grateful to have experienced it covered in a layer of snow, icicles hanging, sun shining and simply splendid from the moment we parked the car at the trailhead. Highly recommend!

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!

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!!

A great selection of hiking and biking trails awaits visitors at this park. The trails are graded…read moreappropriately, offering a range of distances suitable for novice hikers looking to enjoy a peaceful stroll in a picturesque setting. For those seeking a tougher challenge, the park also features more demanding trails. Bikers can enjoy all the trails as well. Remember to keep your furry friends leashed if you bring them along, and restrooms are conveniently located at the trailhead.

It was a good hike. The view up on the pancakes is very pretty with the Sangre de Cristo Mtns in…read morethe distance. The trail has been altered so that it is not as steep in some areas as it used to be. (No more hiking up the steep and rocky water run-off area.) With the new route the trail is about 7 miles round trip from the parking area. Elevation gain is about 1700 ft. If you want to add the Horse Theif falls to the hike it's another mile out and back, making about 8 miles total. The falls are realy just a cascade and barely a trickle in the summer. Its a nice shady place for a summer lunch and can be very pretty in the winter if it is not covered in snow.

This is a wonderful hike that has several options. I just went to the pancake rocks area which is…read morestunning The trail can be accessed year around but I will tell you hiking in snow makes it definitely more strenuous and challenging Summertime is wonderful as most of the 7 mile round trip has tree cover The rocks are magical and the views stunning....perfect lunch spot. Views of the city of Victor and its storied gold rush past. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor,_Colorado

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.

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.