Cheyenne Mountain State Park is no exception. Cheyenne Mountain State ParkĬolorado State Parks offer some really fantastic hiking trails. Of these hiking trails, two are even off leash friendly for dogs. This added Palmer Red Rock Loop Trail into Red Rock Canyon Open Space adding several new hiking trails. But recent purchases of White Acres and Section 16 have expanded the total area to almost 1500. Originally the property was almost 800 acres. There are a handful of trails at Red Rock Canyon Open Space varying in length from a short one mile up to almost four miles. Siamese Twins Trail is named after the rocks that are an attraction midway through the fairly easy hiking loop.

Lots of people were taking photos up here. The natural window of the twins is set with Pike’s Peak in the background. Siamese Twins Trail is a short 1 mile hike, with less than a 150 foot elevation gain. Ridge Trail is a 1/2 mile loop and only has 100 foot elevation gain. Our family did not pick up a trail map and so ventured out on both Ridge Trail and Siamese Twins Trail, though our intent had been just to hike Siamese Twins. Be sure to stop at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center information desk for a trail map. Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark with 300 foot towering sandstone rock formations and spectacular views of Pikes Peak in the background. I’d love to come out at sunset to see it then too. We found it not too busy fairly early on a Saturday morning. From locals trail running to tourists taking in the views, this is a popular area. Garden of the Gods has a variety of trails that attract a diverse group of people. Views through the interesting rock formations at Garden of the Gods to Pikes Peak beyond. Insider Tip: Seven Falls is dog friendly, as are many Colorado Springs attractions. This is one of our favorite waterfalls in Colorado. And, Inspiration Point Trail is about an hour round trip. Midnight Falls trail is about 20 minutes roundtrip. You can take one or both of the Seven Falls hikes. The Seven Falls hikes don’t have too much of an incline once you’ve summited the stairs. The steps will likely be the most challenging part of the hike. Seven Falls at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. There are a couple of beautiful hiking loops to choose from at the top of these stairs. Or climb the 224 steps to the top of the falls where the Seven Falls hiking trails are located. There are both stairs and an elevator to take you to a viewing platform for the best views of the falls. A tram is available for those who don’t want to walk it. Then there’s a pretty walk in that is less than a mile to the falls. Seven Falls is particularly easy to get to. This unique series of waterfalls is situated in a 1,250-foot-wall box canyon. Owned and operated by the historic Broadmoor, Seven Falls is the only waterfall in Colorado to make National Geographic’s list of international waterfalls.

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