Best Hiking Trails near Colorado Springs

"According to the Colorado Springs Visitor Center, "The Jicarilla Apaches, who lived in the Pikes Peak region around 1000 AD, passed on legends of a cave where the Great Spirit of the Wind resided", this cave is speculated to be the very same cave!. This particular cave has had guided tours since 1881. Take the Discovery Tour (a 45-minute tour) or the Lantern Tour (a 90-minute tour). Tours leave every 15-30 minutes (depending on the tour) and since they close at 9pm, the last tour leaves at 8:30pm."

"Pikes Peak (14,110ft) may not be the tallest of Colorado's 54 14ers, but it's certainly the most famous. The Ute originally called it the Mountain of the Sun, an apt description for this majestic peak, which crowns the southern Front Range. Rising 7400ft straight up from the plains, over half a million visitors climb it every year."

"Day 3: Visit Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, then Drive to Estes Park Start Early in Garden of the Gods"

"This is a great hike when you have kids who like landmarks along the hike. The trail follows the stream, and kids can count off the 7 bridges as you go. There are trails to go further beyond the seventh bridge, but a local guide I spoke with said it’s not as interesting and could be tedious for kids."

"Nestled in the northwest corner of Woodmen, the Margarita at Pine Creek is a casual and relaxed restaurant that has been serving fine cuisine and drinks for more than 35 years. Based in two white adobe-style structures surrounded by forests of Ponderosa pines at the confluence of Pine and Monument Creeks, the spacious eatery features comfortable indoor dining room and multiple patios for outdoor alfresco dining. Diners can enjoy fixed-price dinner menus of globally-inspired cuisine and libations against a background of live music on the patio."

"Beautiful place hidden in the trees with open air dining, fairy lights, and live music when we were there. I had the three course meal with two wine pairings..."

"Pulpit Rock Park is an oasis in the middle of Colorado Springs and covers 584 acres. It is located inside Austin Bluffs Open Space at 6411 North Nevada Avenue, northeast of Colorado Springs. It is easily seen and accessed from Interstate 25 no matter which direction you are driving."

"This is an off-the-beaten-path in the Colorado Springs area. Pulpit Rock Park is located on the northeast side of COS and works as a connector of dozens of small trails. This hidden gem is a less crowded hiking destination in Colorado Springs."

"Going into this coffee shop is like entering an old bar or club. It’s all dark woods and brass banisters give it a collegiate vibe as people sit scattered throughout their space studying and working on projects. They have an excellent cafe food menu and a decent tea selection for those that are searching for other options than coffee."

"Hours:12:06 AM - 9:00 AM todaySat: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSun: ClosedMon: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PMTue: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PMWed: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PMThu: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PMFri: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Address:505 Popes Bluff Trl, Colorado Springs, CO 80907"