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
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
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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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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.
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.
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.