Tag: cheyenne mountain state park
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Happy Trails: A loop to appreciate Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs
Blackmer Trail forms one of Cheyenne Mountain State Park’s premier loops. And like other trails here at the base of the granite marvel on Colorado Springs’ south side, you can bet on solitude. Consistently whenever we visit, it seems to us hikers and mountain bikers overlook the park, opting instead for busy destinations across the…
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UPDATE: Containment begins on Rock Creek fire near Cheyenne Mountain, pre-evacuation notice lifted
A fire that began around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday north of Rock Creek Canyon Road near Cheyenne Mountain was at 1.5 acres as of late morning, according to an update by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office — but as of 12:30 p.m. a pre-evacuation notice issued previously had been lifted. As of 3:05 p.m., the…
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Happy Trails: A scenic tour around base of Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs
As the trail toward the summit, Dixon Trail might claim the most signature experience at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. But it is far from the only memorable experience — nor is it for everyone, as it requires a steep, out-and-back venture spanning 15-plus miles. In the meadows and woods around Cheyenne Mountain’s base, Talon Trail…
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Proposed acquisition in line with ‘bigger vision’ for Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs
Officials are continuing a long-going effort to grow public land around an iconic mountain in Colorado Springs. The city’s Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Working Committee was recently presented a proposal to purchase two properties totaling about 80 acres on the upper, forested slopes of Cheyenne Mountain. The move would continue to grow the…
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More than Dixon: 3 other great hikes at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Dixon Trail might be the quintessential trail at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. It is, after all, the trail up Cheyenne Mountain. But the long and hard journey ー more than 15 miles round trip ー is not for everyone. Consider these other three trails, quintessential in their own way. Also, consider calling ahead for trail…
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Cheyenne Mountain’s Dixon Trail: Not to be overlooked, nor underestimated
The sun rose and cast the hulking, granite face of Cheyenne Mountain in a golden light ー golden, like a prize to be earned. Here at the trailhead, I was familiar with the task at hand. I was familiar with Dixon Trail’s demands. This is the trail climbing up Colorado Springs’ second-most storied mountain, the…
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Committee approves $8.9 million expansion of Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs’ Cheyenne Mountain State Park is another step closer toward a major expansion. That’s after a legislative committee recently approved Colorado Parks and Wildlife proceeding on an $8.9 million deal for 357 acres around the state park’s entrance off Colorado 115. The acquisition would be through state lottery funds allocated to CPW, a news…
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Colorado Springs City Council adds support for expanding Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Public land is closer to expanding around the Pikes Peak region’s second most famous mountain. Colorado Springs’ City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) fund spending $4.1 million toward a major expansion of Cheyenne Mountain State Park. That money would acquire an upper 130 acres to be overseen by…
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More campsites coming to state park in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save People in Colorado Springs won’t have to travel far to find a new spot to camp in the near future. Cheyenne Mountain State Park Manager Jason Hagan calls the park “a nature oasis within the…
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Trackchairs coming to 2 more parks in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs officials are expanding a program aimed at getting people with disabilities out on the trails. Since last year, the city’s Parks Department has reserved free, guided trips at Red Rock Canyon and Blodgett…