Contact Info
601 South Weber
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Phone:
- 719-636-1602
Basics
- Length:
- 1.5 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 1 - 2 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 7600 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 7600 feet to 9100 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1500 feet
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
Camping is permitted at undeveloped sites along the trail. Camping is recommended 300' of any trail or stream. Use no-impact camping techniques. Campfire permits are not required but please be sure your fire is dead out before you leave. Pack it in / Pack it out rule applies. Respect other trail users.
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Foot and bike trail. Also known as North Cheyenne Creek Trail. Many of the bridges have been destroyed due to floods. Motorized vehicles are prohibited.
This is a heavily used trail. There are numerous side trails but the main trail turns into Pipeline Trail # 668 which goes to Frosty Park.
Temperatures are slightly cooler than Colorado Springs. Afternoon thunderstorms are common throughout the summer.
Drinking water is not readily available. Water from streams should be treated before use. Hikers are advised to carry an adequate supply.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Colorado Springs, take either 26th St. or Cheyenne to North Cheyenne Canyon Rd. to Gold Camp Rd. About one half mile past the locked gate at the intersection of North Cheyenne Canyon Rd., Gold Camp Rd. and High Drive is the trailhead.
