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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
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
410 JL Ranch Heights
Colorado Springs, CO 80926
United States
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
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
410 JL Ranch Heights
Colorado Springs, CO 80926
United States
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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.
- Archery
- Biking
- Education Programs
- Geocaching
- Group Picnicking
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Picnicking
Best of Cheyenne Mountain
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.
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
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
In-person education and interpretive programs are offered, ranging from family mystery hikes to painting in the park.
Upcoming Events
Aug
9
Moth Night with Mile High Bug Club
Saturday, Aug 9
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Join the Mile High Bug Club for the first Moth Night of the season!
Aug
9
Moth Night with Mile High Bug Club
Saturday, Aug 9
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Join the Mile High Bug Club for the first Moth Night of the season!
Aug
10
Meadow Nature Walk
Sunday, Aug 10
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk through some of our park’s pristine natural environments. Learn...
Aug
10
Meadow Nature Walk
Sunday, Aug 10
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk through some of our park’s pristine natural environments. Learn...
Aug
13
Educational Tabling
Wednesday, Aug 13
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Educational Tables are short programs meant to attract any interested visitors to learn more about our park. Learn about geology...
Aug
13
Educational Tabling
Wednesday, Aug 13
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Educational Tables are short programs meant to attract any interested visitors to learn more about our park. Learn about geology...
Aug
9
Moth Night with Mile High Bug Club
Saturday, Aug 9
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Join the Mile High Bug Club for the first Moth Night of the season!
Aug
9
Moth Night with Mile High Bug Club
Saturday, Aug 9
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Join the Mile High Bug Club for the first Moth Night of the season!
Aug
10
Meadow Nature Walk
Sunday, Aug 10
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk through some of our park’s pristine natural environments. Learn...
Aug
10
Meadow Nature Walk
Sunday, Aug 10
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk through some of our park’s pristine natural environments. Learn...
Aug
13
Educational Tabling
Wednesday, Aug 13
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Educational Tables are short programs meant to attract any interested visitors to learn more about our park. Learn about geology...
Aug
13
Educational Tabling
Wednesday, Aug 13
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Educational Tables are short programs meant to attract any interested visitors to learn more about our park. Learn about geology...
ACCESSIBILITY
Trails for Visitors with Disabilities
At Cheyenne Mountain, visitors with disabilities can use four-wheeled Terrain Hoppers (10-inch clearance and 35%-incline-climbing ability), to explore designated trails within the park.
Make a Reservation
The Terrain Hopper is available for reservation every Friday and Saturday, from Memorial Day Weekend through October 1, but please check our availability calendar before making a reservation. Reservations must be made a minimum of two weeks ahead of time. You will receive a reservation confirmation email.
We are offering an out-and-back hike along Talon Trail, up to the intersection between Talon and Sundance Trails. This route is about 2.25 miles long, and includes beautiful views of Cheyenne Mountain and Colorado Springs. It should take around 1.5 hours to complete.
All hikes begin from the Limekiln trailhead, which is located at the first left past the entrance stations.
Please arrive at the Limekiln parking lot 15 minutes ahead of your reservation time for a safety briefing and a practice lap in the Terrain Hopper.
- All hikers must bring an adult companion with them. Companions should be able to walk up to 4 miles without assistance.
- CPW staff and volunteers are not able to help with transfers. A Hoyer lift and slide boards will be made available, but if additional assistance is needed, the companion person will be responsible.
- Service animals are allowed, which must be leashed and under the control of the companion person. Dogs are not allowed on trails utilized for Terrain Hopper hikes. Service animals are not permitted inside the Terrain Hopper, and hikers should not be holding a leash while the machine is occupied.
- Children are welcome to hike alongside the Terrain Hopper, but they are not allowed to sit in the lap of someone using it.
- Please dress appropriately to spend time outdoors in changing weather. You may wish to bring a raincoat, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a water bottle.
- Please wear close-toed shoes if possible.
All Terrain Hopper reservations are tentative, and are subject to change to cancellation by park staff for any reason including inclement weather.
For more detailed information to help prepare you for your Terrain Hopper experience, please contact the park at [email protected] or at 719-576-2016.
Are you interested in leading guided hikes with the Terrain Hopper in Cheyenne Mountain State Park? We are looking for volunteers! Register an account with CPWConnect to apply.
Find a Trail
Little Bear Trail
1 mile
Raccoon Ridge Trail
0.55 miles
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Turkey Trot Trail
0.46 miles
Zook Loop
1.03 miles
Archer's Alley
0.28 miles
Bear Track Trail
0.95 miles
A trail dividing into the two legs that make up the field/3D archery range. Stay the trail!
Blackmer Loop Trail
3.52 miles
Bobcat Way Trail
0.40 miles
Dog friendly
Can be linked with the Acorn Alley and Soaring Kestral trails to add length and variety.
Boulder Run Trail
1 mile
Coyote Run Trail
1.37 miles
Cougars Shadow Trail
0.85 miles
Mountain biking
Little Bear Trail
1 mile
Raccoon Ridge Trail
0.55 miles
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Turkey Trot Trail
0.46 miles
Zook Loop
1.03 miles
Archer's Alley
0.28 miles
Bear Track Trail
0.95 miles
A trail dividing into the two legs that make up the field/3D archery range. Stay the trail!
Blackmer Loop Trail
3.52 miles
Bobcat Way Trail
0.40 miles
Dog friendly
Can be linked with the Acorn Alley and Soaring Kestral trails to add length and variety.
Boulder Run Trail
1 mile
Coyote Run Trail
1.37 miles
Cougars Shadow Trail
0.85 miles
Mountain biking
Medicine Wheel Trail
0.5 miles
Mountain biking, hiking
Talon
2.64 miles
Hiking, horseback riding
Dog friendly
Western portion from the Sundance Trail is horse friendly.
Mountain Loop
1.4 miles
Hiking only
Can only be accessed with a 17+ mile round-trip hike from Limekiln Trailhead.
Talon North
1.60 miles
Horseback riding
Talon South
0.98 miles
Horseback riding
Soaring Kestral Trail
1.82 miles
Partially dog friendly
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.
Medicine Wheel Trail
0.5 miles
Mountain biking, hiking
Talon
2.64 miles
Hiking, horseback riding
Dog friendly
Western portion from the Sundance Trail is horse friendly.
Mountain Loop
1.4 miles
Hiking only
Can only be accessed with a 17+ mile round-trip hike from Limekiln Trailhead.
Talon North
1.60 miles
Horseback riding
Talon South
0.98 miles
Horseback riding
Soaring Kestral Trail
1.82 miles
Partially dog friendly
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.