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    Stratton Open Space

    4.6 (17 reviews)

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    Tony H.

    Amazing place to take your dog for a hike and let your dog swim in the lake. Bring your hammock and munchies ~

    Annalyse M.

    I almost don't want to leave a review because I want to keep this place a secret! But we had such an amazing time that I feel like we have to share our experience. What an awesome place to take your dog for a swim! A friend recommended going to Stratton Open Space and hiking to the reservoir to let our dog swim. It was an easy, scenic hike to the reservoir and the reservoir itself was super clean and beautiful. I was really surprised and impressed! It exceeded my expectations. Lots of people and dogs were enjoying the beautiful weather. Our dog had an awesome time chasing other dogs, swimming, and going after the tennis ball. I do recommend bringing a light sweater or wearing pants as it does get super windy up at the reservoir. Don't forget to bring a ball, frisbee or water toy - actually, bring a few, in case your dog is like ours and decides not to bring things back sometimes haha. I'm hoping this place stays as beautiful and clean as it is because it truly is a gem!

    Tiffany N.

    This has been my hangout for the last week. We've had some good memories but I'm bummed since I will be moving up to Denver tomorrow, sigh. Anyways, I completely found this place on accident. I'm GPS-less and was driving around and damn, saw a sign for trails. I had nothing to do that afternoon and was in hiking appropriate clothes so why not stop off? Yeah, that was on Sunday last week and have been there three times since then. They have a number of trails for hiking, biking and horse back riding. All the trails have been well marked and maintained but what surprised me is not a lot of people go here. Maybe I'm a novice when it comes to CO places to hike but I think this place is great--beautiful views of the mountains, CO Springs and the Broadmoor right near. Stratton has me wishing I had my dog here with me since every other person I've seen here has a canine friend with them and has been uber friendly. They have a couple of parking lots, I've just used the one off Cheyenne but there looks like there's one by a high school or middle school near by. The other cool thing about it? Completely free.

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    Labdhi P.

    Its gorgeous!!!! I loved every minute of my hike here. They have two beautiful reservoirs which you can hike up to. There are a lot of hikes that can have you end up at the reservoir. I definitely ended up taking the longer route since I didn't know better. But, hike was gorgeous. It was shades and absolutely divine :) Parking was easy to find and the hike wasn't crowded either.

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    Close to home, clean, safe, and beautiful. Definitely a go to for the family. We love this place.

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    Red Rock Canyon Open Space - View from one of the outlooks at Red Rock Canyon

    Red Rock Canyon Open Space

    4.7(157 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    I wanted some vibes like Garden of the gods but did not want the crowds so I checked out Red Rock…read moreCanyon Open Space! I was really impressed with this open space. Parking was easy, they had plenty of spots while I was visiting. They've got something for everyone! Hiking trails, bike park/paths, rock climbing (permit needed), an off leash dog park. I specifically went for the hiking trails. They were great for my 4 year old. When I go with him I try to look for trails under 3 miles. My only complaint is I wish they had real bathrooms by the parking lot. The porta potty was pretty gross. P.s. you can see garden of the gods from this park! They are pretty close to each other!

    Colorado is the healthiest state in the US (this is fact, you can look this up on the CDC website)…read moreand I can see why. With such amazing hiking available, that is free to residents and visitors, all over the state, it encourages you to get outside and enjoy what mother nature has to offer. Red Rock Canyon Open Space has a series of canyons and ridges sculpted by erosion of the area's uplifted rock strata. The ridges and canyons offer beautiful views that are photo worthy for those wanting to post to their social media (or hey, just keeping these photo keepsakes in your own camera roll is also fine too). Red Rock Canyon Open Space is dog friendly, with some off leash areas (where noted), and 11 trails that you can hike. The trails are anywhere from 1.7 miles to 5.4 miles, with a lot of pretty easy trails for those that are not as active but still want to partake in the journey. You can also see views of Garden of the Gods, which is nearby. Red Rock Canyon Open Space is not nearly as busy as Garden of the Gods (but highly recommend a visit there too, which is also dog friendly). From May 1 and Oct. 31, you can enter Red Rock Canyon Open Space between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.; during the rest of the year, the park closes at 9 p.m. There is free parking available and also one porta potty at the beginning of the trail (but I did not use it) and also trash cans (I did not see trash cans anywhere else in this open space). My husband and I visited Red Rock Canyon Open Space with our little girl dog. We came on a Sunday afternoon, a little after 1 pm. It was an overcast day, which was nice. But it was rather busy but not crowded. We were able to find a parking spot without any trouble. We only did 2 light trails but enjoyed the views. The trails we had were pretty easy for the most part. We also did see a handful of dogs during our visit. Please note that there is hardly any shade so make sure you plan accordingly (hat to shade your face, plenty of water, etc).

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    Seven Falls

    Seven Falls

    3.4(394 reviews)
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    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.

    A great focal point of the western United States. When in Colorado Springs, Seven Falls is a stop…read morenot to be overlooked equal in majesty to Pikes Peak or Garden of the Gods. Immense is the intrigue created by the rushing water that has carved out this wonderful box canyon seemingly since the beginning of time. While referred to as the grandest mile of scenery in Colorado - with the road, walkways and trails above the falls you can easily log a full day's worth of hiking miles. When you're ready for a break, the rainbow trout at 1858 is better than any comparable dish you'll find in Aspen or Vail. As one of the great outdoor experiences in Colorado, Seven Falls is sure to awe and inspire the senses AND the tastebuds.

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