Cheyenne Mountain State Park

State Park in Colorado Springs, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10-$15
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

410 JL Ranch Heights
Colorado Springs, CO 80926
United States

Contact:

719-576-2016

[email protected]

At Cheyenne Mountain State Park, visitors can take advantage of the hiking, biking and equestrian trails that meander through the picturesque landscape, offering a “plains to peaks” outdoor experience. 

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

State Park in Colorado Springs, CO

At Cheyenne Mountain State Park, visitors can take advantage of the hiking, biking and equestrian trails that meander through the picturesque landscape, offering a “plains to peaks” outdoor experience. 

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10-$15
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

410 JL Ranch Heights
Colorado Springs, CO 80926
United States

Contact:

719-576-2016

[email protected]

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Learning about wildlife in the Nature Center

Learning about wildlife in the Nature Center

Activities and Trails

What to Do at Cheyenne Mountain

Visitors enjoy a range of activities year-round, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, picnicking and archery. The park is home to different ecosystems, from valleys to mountain tops, and offers exceptional views. Educational programs offer engaging opportunities for learning and exploration.  

Activities

  • Archery
  • Biking
  • Education Programs
  • Geocaching
  • Group Picnicking
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Picnicking
  • Terrain Hopper (all-terrain wheelchair)

Best of Cheyenne Mountain

Trails

Trails

The park has 21 trails that total over 27 miles. They are rated easy to moderate in difficulty and take hikers and bikers on an adventure through prairies, woodlands and forests. Visitors with disabilities can explore designated trails in the park using a Terrain Hopper.

Picnicking

Picnicking

There are 22 day-use picnic sites, complete with table and grill. Peak-to-valley views complement each site. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Archery range

Archery Range

Cheyenne Mountain State Park offers visitors the chance to practice their archery skills in a static range with 10 targets from 10–80 yards, field range with 28 stations and some areas with 3D animal targets.

Education programs

Education Programs

In-person education and interpretive programs are offered, ranging from family mystery hikes to painting in the park.

Upcoming Events

CMSP Outdoor Skills Day Archery

Aug

16

3D Archery Class

Aug 16, 2026 · 8:50am - Aug 16, 2026 · 11:00am

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Our 3D Archery Class is one where participants shoot at life-size, three-dimensional animal targets made of high-density, self...

CMSP Outdoor Skills Day Archery

Aug

16

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

3D Archery Class

Aug 16, 2026 · 8:50am - Aug 16, 2026 · 11:00am

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Our 3D Archery Class is one where participants shoot at life-size, three-dimensional animal targets made of high-density, self...

Park Staff looking at a map.

Aug

19

Intro to Orienteering

Aug 19, 2026 · 1:00pm - Aug 19, 2026 · 2:00pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Our introductory orienteering course is for anyone not familiar with map and compass. Join us at the Limekiln trailhead area for...

Park Staff looking at a map.

Aug

19

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Intro to Orienteering

Aug 19, 2026 · 1:00pm - Aug 19, 2026 · 2:00pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Our introductory orienteering course is for anyone not familiar with map and compass. Join us at the Limekiln trailhead area for...

Aug

21

Sounds of the Night Hike

Aug 21, 2026 · 8:00pm - Aug 21, 2026 · 9:30pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us at the Camper Services building on the 21st for our Sounds of the Night Hike. This is a special guided hike focused on...

Aug

21

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Sounds of the Night Hike

Aug 21, 2026 · 8:00pm - Aug 21, 2026 · 9:30pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us at the Camper Services building on the 21st for our Sounds of the Night Hike. This is a special guided hike focused on...

CMSP Outdoor Skills Day Archery

Aug

16

3D Archery Class

Aug 16, 2026 · 8:50am - Aug 16, 2026 · 11:00am

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Our 3D Archery Class is one where participants shoot at life-size, three-dimensional animal targets made of high-density, self...

CMSP Outdoor Skills Day Archery

Aug

16

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

3D Archery Class

Aug 16, 2026 · 8:50am - Aug 16, 2026 · 11:00am

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Our 3D Archery Class is one where participants shoot at life-size, three-dimensional animal targets made of high-density, self...

Park Staff looking at a map.

Aug

19

Intro to Orienteering

Aug 19, 2026 · 1:00pm - Aug 19, 2026 · 2:00pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Our introductory orienteering course is for anyone not familiar with map and compass. Join us at the Limekiln trailhead area for...

Park Staff looking at a map.

Aug

19

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Intro to Orienteering

Aug 19, 2026 · 1:00pm - Aug 19, 2026 · 2:00pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Our introductory orienteering course is for anyone not familiar with map and compass. Join us at the Limekiln trailhead area for...

Aug

21

Sounds of the Night Hike

Aug 21, 2026 · 8:00pm - Aug 21, 2026 · 9:30pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us at the Camper Services building on the 21st for our Sounds of the Night Hike. This is a special guided hike focused on...

Aug

21

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Sounds of the Night Hike

Aug 21, 2026 · 8:00pm - Aug 21, 2026 · 9:30pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Join us at the Camper Services building on the 21st for our Sounds of the Night Hike. This is a special guided hike focused on...

Hiking, Biking and Horseback Riding

Trails

The park has 21 diverse trails that total over 28 miles. They are rated easy to moderate in difficulty and take hikers and bikers on a nature adventure throughout the 2701-acre park. Visitors can wander through grasslands filled with prairie dogs or explore the pines and try to catch a glimpse of mule deer. For your safety, take notice of the markers along every trail. GPS coordinates are on all trail signage and will help park staff locate hikers and bikers in case of emergencies on the trail. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the trail system and in the backcountry.

Terrain Hopper Program & Reservations - Visitors with disabilities can explore designated trails in the park using a Terrain Hopper (all-terrain wheelchair). Find more information and make reservations on the Park Highlights page > Trails for Visitors with Disabilities section. 

Designated Dog Trails

Leashed dogs are welcomed on approximately 2 miles of designated trails. These include: Acorn Alley, Bobcat Way, Raccoon Ridge and a portion of Soaring Kestrel. Multiple waste bag dispensers and trash receptacles are provided to maintain the cleanliness of our park. Dogs must be kept on a 6’ or shorter hand held leash. Dogs are not allowed on any other trails or in the backcountry.

Designated Equestrian Trails

Equestrians are welcomed on a designated portion of our trail system with an out and back trip totaling 8 miles. Trailer parking and trail access is located at the east end of the Limekiln Trailhead parking lot. From there, users may access the eastern portion of Sundance trail, linking to the upper portion of Talon trail, along with all of North and South Talon trails. The trails gain elevation and the terrain is steep and narrow on the North and South Talon trail 
sections. Horses and trailers are not allowed in the campgrounds or other parking areas. 

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    Little Bear Trail

    1 mile

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    Raccoon Ridge Trail

    0.55 miles
    Hiking only
    Dog friendly

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    Turkey Trot Trail

    0.46 miles

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    Zook Loop

    1.03 miles

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    Archer's Alley

    0.28 miles

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    Bear Track Trail

    0.95 miles

    A trail dividing into the two legs that make up the field/3D archery range. Stay the trail!

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    Blackmer Loop Trail

    3.52 miles

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    Bobcat Way Trail

    0.40 miles
    Dog friendly

    Can be linked with the Acorn Alley and Soaring Kestral trails to add length and variety.

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    Boulder Run Trail

    1 mile

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    Coyote Run Trail

    1.37 miles

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    Cougars Shadow Trail

    0.85 miles
    Mountain biking

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    Little Bear Trail

    1 mile

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    Raccoon Ridge Trail

    0.55 miles
    Hiking only
    Dog friendly

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    Turkey Trot Trail

    0.46 miles

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    Zook Loop

    1.03 miles

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    Archer's Alley

    0.28 miles

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    Bear Track Trail

    0.95 miles

    A trail dividing into the two legs that make up the field/3D archery range. Stay the trail!

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    Blackmer Loop Trail

    3.52 miles

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    Bobcat Way Trail

    0.40 miles
    Dog friendly

    Can be linked with the Acorn Alley and Soaring Kestral trails to add length and variety.

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    Boulder Run Trail

    1 mile

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    Coyote Run Trail

    1.37 miles

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    Cougars Shadow Trail

    0.85 miles
    Mountain biking

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    Medicine Wheel Trail

    0.5 miles
    Mountain biking, hiking

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    Talon

    2.64 miles
    Hiking, horseback riding
    Dog friendly

    Western portion from the Sundance Trail is horse friendly.

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    Mountain Loop

    1.4 miles
    Hiking only

    Can only be accessed with a 17+ mile round-trip hike from Limekiln Trailhead.

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    Talon North

    1.60 miles
    Horseback riding

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    Talon South

    0.98 miles
    Horseback riding

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    Soaring Kestral Trail

    1.82 miles
    Partially dog friendly

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    Sundance Trail

    3.29 miles

    Partially open for horses. Equestrian users may access 5 miles of trails beginning at the east end of the Limekiln Trailhead lot and heading south on Sundance Trail.

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    Medicine Wheel Trail

    0.5 miles
    Mountain biking, hiking

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    Talon

    2.64 miles
    Hiking, horseback riding
    Dog friendly

    Western portion from the Sundance Trail is horse friendly.

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    Mountain Loop

    1.4 miles
    Hiking only

    Can only be accessed with a 17+ mile round-trip hike from Limekiln Trailhead.

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    Talon North

    1.60 miles
    Horseback riding

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    Talon South

    0.98 miles
    Horseback riding

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    Soaring Kestral Trail

    1.82 miles
    Partially dog friendly

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    Sundance Trail

    3.29 miles

    Partially open for horses. Equestrian users may access 5 miles of trails beginning at the east end of the Limekiln Trailhead lot and heading south on Sundance Trail.

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    Dragon's Backbone Trail

    0.85 miles
    Hiking only

    This trail can only be accessed by taking a 17+ mile round-trip hike from Limekiln Trailhead.

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    Dixon Trail

    4.5 miles one way and 17 miles round-trip
    Hiking, biking, horseback riding

    This trail is accessed from Limekiln Trailhead by taking Talon and N. Talon trails.

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    Dragon's Backbone Trail

    0.85 miles
    Hiking only

    This trail can only be accessed by taking a 17+ mile round-trip hike from Limekiln Trailhead.

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    Dixon Trail

    4.5 miles one way and 17 miles round-trip
    Hiking, biking, horseback riding

    This trail is accessed from Limekiln Trailhead by taking Talon and N. Talon trails.