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

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

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

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.

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

Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Meadow Nature Walk

Jan

11

Meadow Nature Walk

Sunday, Jan 11

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk where you can learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces...

Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Meadow Nature Walk

Jan

11

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Meadow Nature Walk

Sunday, Jan 11

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk where you can learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces...

Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Meadow Nature Walk

Jan

18

Meadow Nature Walk

Sunday, Jan 18

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk where you can learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces...

Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Meadow Nature Walk

Jan

18

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Meadow Nature Walk

Sunday, Jan 18

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk where you can learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces...

Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Meadow Nature Walk

Jan

25

Meadow Nature Walk

Sunday, Jan 25

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk where you can learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces...

Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Meadow Nature Walk

Jan

25

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Meadow Nature Walk

Sunday, Jan 25

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk where you can learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces...

Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Meadow Nature Walk

Jan

11

Meadow Nature Walk

Sunday, Jan 11

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk where you can learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces...

Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Meadow Nature Walk

Jan

11

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Meadow Nature Walk

Sunday, Jan 11

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk where you can learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces...

Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Meadow Nature Walk

Jan

18

Meadow Nature Walk

Sunday, Jan 18

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk where you can learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces...

Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Meadow Nature Walk

Jan

18

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Meadow Nature Walk

Sunday, Jan 18

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk where you can learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces...

Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Meadow Nature Walk

Jan

25

Meadow Nature Walk

Sunday, Jan 25

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk where you can learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces...

Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Meadow Nature Walk

Jan

25

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Meadow Nature Walk

Sunday, Jan 25

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The meadow nature walk is a relatively short guided nature walk where you can learn about the ecology of meadows and open spaces...

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.

    A rider using a Terrain Hopper.

    A rider using a Terrain Hopper.

    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.

    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.

    Designated Dog Trails

    Leashed dogs are welcomed on approximately 2 miles of designated trails; 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.