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.
Participate in a hike, art show or other activities at Mueller State Park to help preserve the landscape.
Keep your eyes peeled for the donkey herd that roams the streets of Cripple Creek May through October.
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.
Breakfast is included with your stay at Carr Manor bed and breakfast. Fresh-baked cookies are also available in the afternoon.
Explore historic gold camps, fossil beds, museums and jaw-dropping scenery on this road that winds through Cripple Creek, Victor, Cañon City and Florissant.
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.
Standing south of Manitou Springs, 7,375-foot Red Mountain can be accessed by a short but rewarding hike. Red Mountain used to have its own incline train just like the more famous Manitou Incline, and some remains of the train's structures can still be seen. Enjoy great views of Manitou Springs, Williams Canyon, the Manitou Incline and Pikes Peak from the top.
