Columbine Trail
Parts of the trail follow North Cheyenne Creek, passing through towering ponderosa pines and steep cliffs and mountains.
General Description: This trail makes its way up the Cañon from behind the Starsmore Discovery Center to the Upper Columbine trailhead near Helen Hunt Falls and has 3 trailheads. The lower Columbine Trailhead starts at Starsmore. The Mid Columbine trailhead is about 1 mile up the road from the main park gate. The Upper Columbine trailhead is about 350 feet east of Helen Hunt Falls. Hikers, cyclists and equestrians can use this trail.
Directions to Trailhead: Directions
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Downloadable and/or printable visual guides to the Upper/Mid Columbine trails!
Mid-Columbine Uphill Guide (PDF)»
Upper Mid-Columbine Downhill (PDF)
Seven Bridges
The trail follows a mountain stream and is one of the few cool hikes in the summer, even at mid-day.
General Description: Drive about 3.2 miles from the Starsmore Discovery Center to the parking area where North Cheyenne Canon Rd, High Dr. and Gold Camp Rd. intersect. Park here. Hike along the closed portion of Gold Camp Rd. to Tunnel #3.Follow the trail up and over the tunnel to St. Mary's Falls.St.
Directions to Trailhead: Directions
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Buckhorn Loop
General Description: The trailhead is directly east of Tunnel #1 at the multi-use trail sign. The Captain Jacks Trail system is a multi-use system that allows hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, and motorcycles. For those who are up for a real challenge, the Captain Jacks Trail joins with the Jones Park Trail at the saddle behind Mt. Buckhorn, and the trail continues for another 2.4 miles to Jones Park.(1.2 miles in park; 2.25 miles in Pike National Forest)
Directions to Trailhead: Directions
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Saint Mary's Falls
General Description: Drive about 3.2 miles from the Starsmore Discovery Center to the parking area where North Cheyenne Canon Rd, High Dr. and Gold Camp Rd. intersect. Park here. Hike along the closed portion of Gold Camp Rd. to Tunnel #3.Follow the trail up and over the tunnel to St. Mary's Falls.St. Mary's Parking - to the leftSeven Bridges Parking - to the right for High Drive entrance
Directions to Trailhead: Directions
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Silver Cascade Falls
Silver Cascade Falls is a waterfall located on St. Mary's Creek in North Cheyenne Cañon Park.
Mount Muscoco
General Description: Follow Mt. Cutler Trail until Mt. Muscoco Trail sign points to the right. The trail gets steeper as you go along. After reaching a lookout area, the trail continues to the west. It now merges into the old trail and the footing becomes a bit rougher. At about the 2 mile point, there is a sign for “Mt. Muscoco Summit” with an arrow to the left. Now the hard part begins! Watch for cairns (small piles of rocks to mark the trail) and try to follow a poorly defined footpath. Stay towards the left side of the rock summit (looking up) as you ascend. This is a scramble! At the top, there is an easy trail (about 1/10 mile) to the right which ends at an overlook. The summit has a 360 degree view. Hikers only.
Directions to Trailhead: Directions
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Mount Cutler
This trail is a well defined quick summit and popular with families. It is a great first trail for anyone new to the area or not used to hiking.
This trail is well defined and popular with families. It is a great first trail for anyone new to the area or not used to hiking
Starting from the trailhead off the canyon road the trail starts climbing through the forest. At the saddle under the summit you will be rewarded with nice view of the Seven Falls. Once you reach the top a small spur to the north leads to the true summit but it is worth continuing a little bit further east to an outcrop with great views of the city.
Directions to Trailhead: Directions
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Calla Balliett - President
Calla moved from the Metro Detroit area in Michigan 6 years ago in search of more outdoors. Making the great choice of Colorado Springs having great access to many trails, open spaces and national forests she felt compelled to help serve the outdoors community and keep our trails wild. Cheyenne Canon can make you feel a world away but only a minutes drive from heart of Colorado Springs. Calla’s favorite hike is Mt. Cutler as she feels it is so accessible to many different fitness levels and still offers the beauty of Cheyenne Canon. Calla loves to enjoy the outdoors in as many ways as possible as a runner, hiker, mountain and road biker and enjoying our many 4X4 trails in the state. There’s just too much beauty in Colorado to not enjoy in it as many ways as possible!
Allisa Linfield - Vice President
Allisa moved to Colorado in 2012 and to the Cheyenne Cañon neighborhood in 2018. She feels grateful to live in a community surrounded by such astounding beauty and is happy to be a steward of the canyon through her involvement with FOCC. Allisa is a trail runner and competes in mountainous trail running events. She also enjoys climbing, biking, and birding and Cheyenne Cañon is a great place for all of those activities. Allisa loves gardening and is able to volunteer as a Colorado Master Gardener. She also serves the animals and people in her community through volunteering at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.
Mountain Lions
Mountain lions are native to this area and will feast on both small and large game in the Cañon. They use their keen eyesight and excellent hearing to stealthily sneak up on prey. Stay on trails and make noise to avoid sneaking up on a mountain lion or its potential prey. Packing your trash out of the Cañon will keep the animals from lingering in the area. Also, know the signs mountain lions leave behind to detect when they may be nearby.
