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“Best Of” Palmer Park
Enjoy 11.5 miles through the amazing Palmer Park, in central Colorado Springs This trail is used for the Pikes Peak APEX Time Trial and showcases the…
770 Skelton Loop – 9.5 Miles
This can be considered an introduction to the 770 singletrack at Rampart Range. Skeleton Trail is one of the more varying sections of singletrack at Rampart.…
Antero Reservoir
Park County, Co
Park County, Co. Available for fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. This reservoir is open year round.
Arkansas River – Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) is recognized as one of the nation’s most popular locations for whitewater rafting and kayaking. The Arkansas River it the most commercially rafted river in the United States and is noted for its world-class fishery, which provides an excellent opportunity for anglers to test their skills at catching brown and rainbow trout.
The Arkansas River it the most commercially rafted river in the U.S. and is noted for its world-class fishery. Camping, hiking, biking, rock climbing, etc. available.
Arkansas River – Below Lake Pueblo
Access by parks pass at the Valco Ponds parking lot, this is the home of an amazing winter tailwater fishery and great urban fly-fishing destination.
Arkansas River – Canon City
This river through Canon City has been greatly enhanced for a better trout habitat. Hiking and biking trails parallel the river.
Arkansas River – Coaldale & Vallie Bridge
Public access above the Vallie Bridge state park site. From Howard down through Coaldale, this offers excellent fishing and mountain views.
Arkansas River – Granite
Located above the confluence with Lake Creek, this section is home to some big browns and challenging fishing.
Arkansas River – Near Leadville
One of the most heavily fished and popular sections. Approximately 75 miles long, this is home to a large population of browns and rainbows.
Arkansas River – Parkdale
The southern terminus of Bighorn Sheep Canyon and the launch point for whitewater trips through the Royal Gorge. Boat launch, restrooms, and picnic area.
Arkansas River – Pueblo
The Arkansas River below Pueblo Reservoir is an amazing winter tailwater fishery and urban fly fishing destination.
Arkansas River – Salida
This section of the Arkansas River provides Gold Medal fly fishing for Brown and Rainbow trout. With 60 miles of river frontage, there’s plenty of fishing.
Arkansas River – Texas Creek
Boat ramp and parking on the north side of Texas Creek. Upper 5 miles are mostly gentle water; rapids increase with movement downstream.
Arkansas River – Wellsville – Big Sheep Canyon
Section runs along highway 50 on the southside of the river and railroad on the northside. Section is public and clearly marked.
Badger Creek – Below Ute Trail
Badger Creek is wide, deep, and flows year-round through a mountain valley. One hour travel on a well-maintained dirt road; mostly easy hiking.
Badger Creek – Lower CR 12
Access by a rough four-wheel drive road – high-clearance vehicles required. Hiking required; very remote area.
Badger Flats
Where is Badger Flats: This area, popular for camping and OHV recreation is on the east side of Wilkerson Pass and is most often accessed by…
Bear Creek Dog Park
Bear Creek Dog Park is a sprawling 25-acre off-leash playground for all good dogs and their well-behaved owners. Our well kept natural environment encourages Rover to…
Bear Creek Nature Center
Hike the foothills, search for mule deer, and discover Bear Creek! Scrub oak thicket, ponderosa pine forests, meadows, a mountain creek, and abundant foothills wildlife attract…
Bear Creek Nature Center VIP Trail
Vibrant with sounds of the creek and song birds, combined with auditory devices, users can be included in experiencing the great outdoors
Bear Creek Regional Park
Set in the foothills of Pikes Peak, Bear Creek Regional Park offers a pleasant escape within the city limits. This 545 – acre regional park supports…
Beaver Creek – Above Penrose
Beaver Creek’s headwaters begin at the top of Pikes Peak and cuts its way down to the Arkansas River. Dirt roads to trailhead; hiking required.
Beaver Creek – Below Skaguay Reservoir
Accessible by trail above the Skaguay Reservoir dam. The section is a 3 mile gentle run before it drops into an untamed, un-trailed, harsh canyon.
Black Forest Regional Park
The crisp air and smell of the ponderosa pines give a distinctive feeling to this 385-acre regional park. There are spectacular views of Pikes Peak and…
Blind Assumption
Near Colorado Springs | Pikes Peak Blind Assumption climbs the icy chimney system on the left side of the Corinthian Column. Overall it is more sustained…
Bluestem Prairie Loop
This 8 mile loop at Bluestem Prairie Open Space offers an easy option for all recreationists including beginner bike riders. With back drops spanning the Front…
Brush Hollow Reservoir State Wildlife Area
South of Colorado Springs and west of Penrose, off of Highway 115. Great for stillwater fishing.
Captain Jack’s Trail
Situated in the Lost Creek Wilderness area, this singletrack trail offers a technical and thrilling adventure biking experience, surrounded by stunning rock formations and dense forests.
Captain Jack’s Trail
8.4 Miles in North Cheyenne Canyon open to motorcycles, mountain bikes and hikers
Cedar Mountain Road
A popular OHV route running from Florissant to Westcreek. It offers scenic views, and shoot offs to explore.
Centennial Park & Park
Neighborhood area with river front picnic shelters, restrooms, tennis, basketball, fish pond, playground, volleyball, baseball and more.
Chalk Creek
Easily accessible by road, about ten miles south of Buena Vista. Many pockets and stretches of fishable water all the way up the heavily wooded canyon.
Cheesman Reservoir
Located off of Highway 67 above the town of Deckers. Fishing only on the North Edge; Flies and lures only.
Cheyenne Meadows Dog Park
This simple, no-frills off-leash park is loved by locals. The park is fully fenced and known for being clean and well-maintained.
Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex
This expansive shooting complex offers a variety of shooting disciplines, including rifle, pistol, shotgun, and archery. It features multiple ranges, training facilities, and knowledgeable staff to…
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Enjoy Cheyenne Mountain State Park year round! Renew your spirit and connect with the outdoors while enjoying the sunny but cool days. Enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing,…
Clear Creek – Above Clear Creek Reservoir
Access road above Winfield is rougher. Clear Creek is another one of the high mountain creeks that is full of small Brook Trout.
Clear Creek Canyon
Located west of Denver, Clear Creek Canyon offers ice climbing possibilities on its frozen waterfalls and cliffs. The canyon provides a mix of single-pitch and multi-pitch…
Clear Creek Reservoir
Upper Arkansas River basin. A productive and dependable fishing reservoir for stocked trout.
Cottonwood Creek – Above Buena Vista
Cottonwood Creek has three branches: North – access at trailhead for Mount Harvard; Middle: access above Rainbow Lake; South: Cottonwood Lake.
Cottonwood Creek Trail
6 miles one way. Wide, paved concrete trail from Powers Blvd to under I-25 that connects to Pikes Peak Greenway Trail.
Crystal Creek Reservoir
Located in the North Slope Recreation Area – a great, family-friendly spot for hiking, non-motorized boating, fishing.
Daniels Pass/ Captain Jacks
Route includes Cheyenne Canon including new Sweetwater trails and descent of Captain Jacks.
Deerfield Hills
When the privately built and operated Deerfield Hills Community Center began to falter in the 1970’s, the City of Colorado Springs acquired the building and began…
DeWeese Reservoir
Northwest of Westcliffe, Copper Gulch Road. Primarily a stocked trout fishery spot with camping accessibility.
Dragonman’s Shooting Range
Situated in Colorado Springs, Dragonman’s is a unique shooting range known for its vast collection of military memorabilia. It offers various shooting ranges, including long-range rifle,…
El Pomar Youth Bike Park
Young bicyclists now have three acres dedicated to helping them develop confidence and competence. A new youth bike park, adjacent to Hillside Community Center, includes a…
Eleven Mile State Park
Anglers and writers consistently tout Eleven Mile’s large reservoir for its outstanding fishing. When not reeling in a trophy rainbow, brown, cutthroat, kokanee or pike, there…
Elevenmile Reservoir
Located off of County Road 92. Open year round, this amazing fishery Reservoir is the heart of South Park big fishing.
Florissant Fossil Beds
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to…
Fountain Creek – Manitou Springs
Fountain Creek is truly our local water; a small section is directly behind Angler’s Covey. Creek is accessible from Fountain Creek Regional Park.
Fountain Creek Nature Center
Walk the wetlands, search for great blue herons, and explore Fountain Creek – only 15 minutes south of downtown Colorado Springs! An “oasis on the plains”…
Fountain Creek Nature Center
The Nature Center is ADA Compliant with a wheelchair accessible, paved parking lot and sidewalk leading up to the building. The terrain is mostly flat with…
Four Lake Loop
This loop, at just under 6 miles, starts and ends at the Mueller State Park Visitors Center parking lot. It takes you to Brook Pond, where you’re likely to see beavers, past the very photogenic Rock, Geer and Lost ponds.
Photo Credit: Bob Falcone (“Hiking Bob”) Mueller State Park. This loop, at just under 6 miles, starts and ends at the Mueller State Park Visitors Center…
Four Mile Creek – Booger Red Hill
Fourmile Creek in the Booger Red Hill area is a great place to escape the crowds. High-clearance vehicle required to drive to two-mile forest access road.
Four Mile Creek – Dome Rock
Best fished in the lower part of the canyon. Closed 2 miles down at the Jackrabbit Lodge from Dec. 1st-July 15th.
Four Mile Creek – High Creek
This section of Four Mile Creek has a mixed population of Rainbows and Browns. The trail is in development and NOT clearly marked.
Four Mile Creek – Lower Four Mile Ranch
Located 26 miles north of Craig on Hwy 13. Portions of the ranch are accessed by Moffat County Roads 38 and 40.
Four Mile Creek – Shelf Road
Fourmile Creek along Shelf Road is somewhat limiting before it hits the Arkansas River in Canon City. Some sections of state and BLM land accessible.
Fox Run Regional Park
The Fox Run Dog Park was opened in 2013 at the request of citizens who wanted a safe place to let their dogs off-leash in Fox Run Regional Park. The five-acre off-leash park is in a fenced area in the southeast corner of Fox Run Regional Park.
Visitors will find a restful environment among the thick forest of ponderosa pines. Timber Ridge provides an overlook of Aspen and Spruce Lakes as well as…
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300′ towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak…
Garden of the Gods
The Visitor & Nature Center has an ADA compliant main entrance ramp, lower-level ADA elevator access and push button automated doors. Paved trails are easily accessible…
Garden of the Gods Off Leash Area
Off-leash area is north of Chambers Way, south of Gateway Road, west of 30th Street and east of Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, next to Garden…
Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center is the most visited attraction in the Pikes Peak region, offering FREE admission, iconic views, new interactive…
Gold Camp Road
This historic route offers a mix of gravel and dirt roads, providing a scenic and adventurous ride through the forests and mountains of the region.
Goose Creek
Accessible through Goose Creek Trailhead. Goose Creek is a popular access for the Lost Creek Wilderness area, a haven for backpackers.
Grape Creek – Bear Gulch
A major stream that drains the majority of the Wet Mountain Valley in south central Colorado. Bear Gulch is one of a few access points.
Grape Creek – Temple Canyon Park
Access just west of Canon City or by taking Temple Canyon Rd. A major stream that drains the majority of the Wet Mountain Valley.
Harlan Wolfe Ranch – Community Garden and Park
This property is a historic homestead that sits on a 4-acre city park straddling Cheyenne Creek. There is an old brick house build in 1896 that…
Heart of Monument Play park – coming soon!
This totally accessible park is coming soon in Monument! Check out the links to view details. Image Boards resized Public input helps decide design of Heart…
Hogbacks Open Space Park
What a unique place! The term hogbacks refers to the land formations just east of Skyline Drive. They consist of a series of geologically unique, large…
Homestead Ranch Park
Located at the edge of Black Forest this 450 acre regional park has diverse topography ranging from rolling, open meadows to tree-covered bluffs running the length…
Intermediate Red Rocks Loop
7 mile moderately popular intermediate route- Trail recommended by COSMBA
Jefferson Creek
A popular area because of the near by Jefferson Lake and the Colorado Trail, but few actually fish this stream.
Jefferson Lake
Located south of Denver off Highway 285. This lake is one of the highest lakes in elevation and open year-round. Passes and camping available.
John Martin Reservoir
Located East of Pueblo, an impoundment of the Arkansas River. The second largest body of water in Colorado and a warm water fishery.
Jones Park Trail System
Located near Colorado Springs, this trail system provides a mix of singletrack trails that cater to different skill levels, allowing riders to explore the rugged terrain…
Lathrop State Park
In Walsenburg of southern Colorado, Lathrop State Park has two warmwater lakes; Martin and Horseshoe, open year-round.
Lizard Rock, Tarryall Mountains
A fun, fairly moderate 6-mile round trip hike, the Lizard Rock Trail skirts the west edge of the Lost Creek Wilderness.
Starting just outside Spruce Grove Campground, this 6-mile round trip hike is a fun, moderate trip that goes up to Lizard Rock. Photo credit: Bob Falcone…
Lovell Gulch Trail
Near Woodland Park, the Lovell Gulch Trail is a 4.5 mi trail that allows hiking, biking, horseback riding, and dogs on leashes.
Manitou Park Lake
Off of 67, Manitou Lake is a 5-acre reservoir where the whole family can enjoy fishing and hiking with a trail that circles the lake. …
Mason Reservoir
Part of the South Slope Recreation Area, this reservoir is open for hiking, biking, and fishing. Accessible by permit only, Thursday-Sunday.
McReynolds Reservoir
Part of the South Slope Recreation Area, this reservoir is open for hiking, biking, and fishing. Accessible by permit only, Thursday-Sunday.
Meadows Park
From little acorns grow mighty oaks. When a summer youth recreation program began to outgrow its headquarters in a arranged in the southwest Stratton Meadows neighborhood…
Memorial Park
Colorado Springs. A multi-use park with a skate park, trails, tennis courts, and more. Prospect Lake open for fishing, boating, and swimming with correct licenses.
Memorial Skatepark
It is off the hook! Its called a destination skate park, because at 40,000 square feet, the professionally designed and constructed, competition-size skate area has features…
Monument Lake
Monument, El Paso County. One of the most historical lakes in CO, this lake has easy access and is open to the public daily.
Monument Valley Park
Photo Credit: Jeffrey Beall Northern portion: Baseball/softball field, soccer field, playground, walking and biking paths, geologic column, access to the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail. Southern Portion:…
Monument Valley Park Loop
1.5-mile loop. Wide, gravel trail that runs along a river. Mostly flat and well maintained.
Mountain View Adventure Park
The new park is located on site of the renovated BMX track. Bring the family out for a day of fun. Enjoy one of the many…
Mountain View Park
Neighborhood area with skate park, pavilion, restrooms, playground, soccer field
Mueller State Park
A popular watchable wildlife area, Mueller is home to abundant wildlife including elk, black bear, hawks, and mule deer. Mueller State Park has over 5,000 acres…
Nancy Lewis Park
Located in northeast Colorado Springs, this park is handicap accessible.
Nee Gronde Reservoir
Kiowa County, CO. Unfortunately, fisheries management and fish stocking has been suspended due to extremely poor water quality.
Nichols Reservoir
Nichols Reservoir is a stocked fishery located below Rampart Reservoir. Public access to Nichols Reservoir is by foot only and is accessed by trail.
North Catamount Reservoir
Closed to vehicle access for rehabilitation of South Catamount Dam until Spring of 2026. Foot traffic permitted on some trails. Click for more information.
North Cheyenne Canon
North Cheyenne Cañon Park is located on the southwest side of Colorado Springs. North Cheyenne Cañon Park is cut 1,000-feet deep into the 1.5 billion-year-old granite rock. This…
North Monument Creek
North Monument Creek Interceptor Project will construct a 10-mile pipeline to collect wastewater flows. Project will be completed by March 2024.
North Slope Recreation Area
Come experience the breathtaking beauty of North Slope Recreation Area on Pikes Peak! The area is along Pikes Peak Highway and is at over 9,200 feet…
Paint Mines Interpretive Park
The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is one of El Paso County’s most unique open spaces. The Paint Mines are named for their colorful clays that were…
Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area
Northwest of Monument, this is a great location for fishing, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Open year round with no entry fee.
Palmer Park
Donated to the city by General Palmer in 1899 Palmer Park is a very popular city park. Surrounded from all sides by city sprawl it offers…
Palmer Park Dog Park
Your pet will love this fenced, off-leash dog park, which includes water fountains, benches, and fallen trees to use as obstacles for agility play.
Palmer Park Trail
Amazing recreation opportunities in the heart of Colorado Springs. Open to bikes, horses, and hikers! Dog’s must be on a leash.
Palmer Park Yucca Flats Dog Run
Located predominantly on top of the northern-most bluff, this area has commanding views of the city and Pikes Peak around every corner. Also, it has a great…
Penrose Commons
Located near Penrose, this public off-road area offers a network of trails suitable for dirt biking, with varying difficulty levels to accommodate riders of different skill…
