Dive into the rich history of the Pikes Peak region while sampling the diverse culinary and recreational offerings and awe-inspiring fall beauty of Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek, Cañon City, Woodland Park and Penrose.
Sustainability Activity
Participate in a hike, art show or other activities at Mueller State Park to help preserve the landscape.
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Insider's Tip
Keep your eyes peeled for the donkey herd that roams the streets of Cripple Creek May through October.
Activity
Hike to Horsethief Falls
Horsethief Park is located off Hwy. 67, approximately halfway between Divide and Cripple Creek. To the west, it is dominated by the prominent 12,527-foot Sentinel Point. There are three main trails in the area, and they all share the same trailhead located at the parking lot next to the closed Little Ike Tunnel.
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Insider's Tip
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Gold Belt Tour — Scenic & Historic Byway
Explore historic gold camps, fossil beds, museums and jaw-dropping scenery on this road that winds through Cripple Creek, Victor, Cañon City and Florissant.
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Stroll the Arkansas River Walk
The Arkansas Riverwalk contains 7 miles of trails that wind along the Arkansas River through Cañon City and beyond. The trail covers many types of terrain and natural areas including dense cottonwood forests and native wetlands. The trail has a hard-packed, crushed gravel surface and follows an old railroad bed much of the way. The trail is open to many uses, which include running, walking, biking and even horseback riding on the John Griffin Park Bluff Trail.
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