Quarter Moon Night Hike
Join us for our 3 mile or 1 mile Night Hikes where we will navigate Cheyenne Mountain State Park trails by the light of the moon.
About this Event
During the hike, our volunteer naturalist, Ranger Rick, will make stops during the hike to discuss our park’s history, share facts and hear stories about the moon, and learn how to identify stars with our eyes and apps. There are several free star map apps available for iPhone and Android such as Night Sky, Star Chart, and SkyView Lite. Choose your favorite! On the 1 mile hike, NASA Solar System Ambassador, Dave Warner, will point out astronomical features visible to the naked eye and tell star stories. The hikes are limited to 20 participants and are recommended for ages 7 and up; children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. NOTE: the 3 mile hike can be strenuous in certain parts and will also have areas where roots and rocks are present. Consider the 1 mile hike if you are unsure of your fitness level or may not be used to the Colorado Springs altitude.
Audience: Ages 7+
Dogs not permitted.
Fee: Park entry fee required.
Location: Limekiln.
Time duration: 2.5 (3 mile) 1.5 (1 Mile)
Start time: 6:30 (3 mile) & 7:30 (1 mile)
Location
Related Events
Sep
6
SUN-Day in the Park
Saturday, September 6
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Join us for SUN-Day on a Saturday! The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) will set up special solar observing telescopes at the Limekiln Trailhead, providing a way to safely view the Sun's atmosphere. The Sun is at solar maximum and so, with the specially designed solar observing telescopes, we’re looking forward to seeing some amazing views of our dynamic star.This program is free. No advanced registration is requested. All vehicles that enter the park are required to have a valid park pass.
Sep
6
Beginner’s Level 1 Mountain Bike Lesson
Saturday, September 6
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Have a mountain bike but not really sure how to ride it? Mountain biking is more than just riding a bike and understanding the basic skills of mountain biking will not only make you safer on the bike, but will boost your confidence and make riding more fun. , data_table
Sep
6
Registration Required:
Please register for this event.
Creature Feature
Saturday, September 6
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Creature features is a program aimed at teaching kids about Colorado’s wildlife. Each Creature Feature focuses on one Native Animal., data_table
Keep Colorado Wild Pass — Opens more than state park gates
Explore every corner of Colorado’s state parks while giving back to search and rescue volunteers when you get a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass with your vehicle registration. The pass also helps fund state parks and recreation, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, wildlife conservation and outdoor education opportunities.