North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center
North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center
North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center
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marcridesbikes
Houston, TX108 contributions
Oct 2020
If you are a road cyclist and not from the area, I recommend challenging yourself to this ride up the roughly 3 mile climb to the top of the park. The ascent gets very steep but it is well worth it when you get to the top. The views are so beautiful on the way up and you really get a feel for the elevation on a bike that makes you feel like you're riding in a grand tour. For cyclists, there are several "pull off" areas along the way up so if you aren't used to the air and need to take a breather there are several opportunities to do so. Drivers passing by are courteous as well. Several port-a-potties near the top at the Helen Hunt stop.
Written October 28, 2020
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Crvan
Weston, FL718 contributions
Aug 2021
We stopped by the park on our way back from the Royal Gorge Park so unfortunately we did not have much time to spend in the park and that was a shame. This park is part of the Colorado Springs regional park system and is simply a hidden gem of a park. It has beautiful hiking trails from easy to difficult with waterfalls and beautiful views of the surrounding area. We hiked to Helen Falls and were enamored by the beauty of the falls and the surrounding forests. It felt so calm and relaxing hearing the water falls amongst the silence of the trees. There is no entry fee which is an additional bonus. When we come back to Colorado Springs, one of our first stops would be to come here and spend more time in this beautiful park. I would recommend to come early morning if it is in the summer in order to beat the heat and hot sun of the afternoon. A definite must!
Written August 30, 2021
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ROCtraveler30
Fort Collins, CO1,520 contributions
Sep 2020
This pretty mountain park is not far from the zoo, and is certainly worth a drive up to see the sights. Note that the road is steep and twisty, and becomes dirt near the top. The upper sections would not be pleasant in cold icy conditions. Along the way there are many trailheads that lead to well maintained trails for all levels of hikers. See separate listing for Helen Hunt Falls that is near the top of this road.
Written October 1, 2020
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John
Colorado Springs, CO15 contributions
Jun 2020
Absolutely beautiful area. A must drive through for visitors. Suggest everyone drive in through Cheyenne canyon, visit Helen Hunt falls, then go on up to park at the Seven Bridges/St. Mary's Falls trail head. Seven Bridges Trail is great and beautiful for tourists but if you want a more challenging and beautiful hike, do the St. Mary's Falls Trail back to the water fall. It is a little work and a moderate hike (vs. easy) but the Falls with the water coming down a 100 ft. rock wall is beautiful. Then after the hike drive north on the dirt Gold Camp Road. The views from Gold Camp Road over the top of Colorado Springs are spectacular and you drive through two tunnels from the Gold mining days. This road leads to Highway 24 which is the main east/west highway through Colorado Springs.
Written June 24, 2020
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kyle_morin
Colorado Springs, CO263 contributions
Dec 2019
Sometimes, I don't realize how spoiled I am living in Colorado Springs for the variety of hiking options. You can reach North Cheyenne Canon Park via Lower Gold Camp Road. Once at the park, there are a variety of hiking options. As noted below, a lot of people take the Mt. Cutler trail. When I went, I did Helen Hunt Falls, which can be very precarious during the winter. If it was not for the handrails to hold, I must likely would have slipped on the ice multiple times. I also had an opportunity to hike the North Cheyenne Canon Creek trail. I highly suggest the trail; however, when I went, it was too cold to hike and explore the entire trail wearing just a hoodie, so please be advised to dress for the elements.
Written January 1, 2020
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Bernard W
Dallas, TX1,947 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center is at the start of this city park. It is a hands-on activity area and a wealth of information. The drive to Helen Hunt Falls is lovely with many branching walking trails. Very special and worthwhile. Enjoying the falls are a given, but so is the delightful visitor center chock full of informative displays, information about Helen Hayes Jackson, hummingbirds, specimens, and much more. Easy to see hummingbirds by the feeder to the left of the steps leading to the falls. Something for any and everyone.
Written June 30, 2024
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John S
Saint Clair, MI609 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Hiked to Helen falls via the Gold Camp Road. It was not open all the way through. The dirt portion of the road was beautiful with great pull-offs. The kids loved driving/walking through the tunnels. The hike past the first falls to the larger falls was not too far, and they had benches and look outs.
Written June 22, 2021
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Dianne W
Monument, CO4,242 contributions
Mar 2020
We just drove through this beautiful park up to Helen Hunt waterfall. Lots of people out with dogs taking hikes. An amazing wild park with lots of hiking trails so close to the city is a wonderful treat. We will return in June and take a hike. Us older Texas folks don't like cold and snow!
Written March 30, 2020
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Darren D
Texas809 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Our group of 11 consisted of two around 50yrs, two around 30yrs, a teenager, and 6 children (ages 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 1). The one-year-old was in a hiking carrier. We hiked to the top of the trail. The views on the way up & down were beautiful, and so was the view at the top. Afterwards, we hiked on a trail to a picnic area to have our lunch. This is a beautiful place to hike!
Written June 29, 2022
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Singingdove
Golden, CO295 contributions
Jul 2022
Wanted to get out and about but because I've been having issues with my piriformis, didn't want to overdue it. My husband found this trail that is not strenuous and runs along the creek. It was perfect and beautiful. Even though I lived in the Springs for 3 years when I first moved to Colorado and did a lot of hiking around here, I'd never been to the Starsmore Discovery Center nor the trails that you can start at from here. I'd heard of the Starsmore just never made it over there. The visitor/discovery center is in an historic house that was actually moved there. It's a beautiful place from which to start. When we came back, we stopped at the creek and got our feet wet. Perfect if you have little kids or just want something nice but not too long or too strenuous.
Written September 3, 2022
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Are there any hiking trails that are wide enough for a double stroller? it's made for off roading but about the size of a wheel chair.
Written May 4, 2018
I can't think of any that are specifically made to fit a double stroller in the Canyon. However, there is another park on the west side of Colorado Springs that is called Red Rocks, It is a beautiful park and has several very wide trails going through it. Also, in the Garden of the Gods, there are several paved trails that will accomodate a double wide stroller.
Written May 5, 2018
Yes, dogs are allowed. There is some areas that require they be leashed, and you will want be sure you watch them when you are near the very winding roads that have many blind spots for drivers.
Written April 27, 2018
Does the entrance have any cost? Is it possible to do basic cycling?
Written February 15, 2018
This is a free park. I suppose you COULD do cycling there but as a local, I'd prefer that you don't.Hiking paths are narrow and you'd be stirring up dirt. For cycling, I go to Ute Valley Park. Challenging trails and much wider.
Written February 18, 2018
Is there a place where thousands of hummingbirds gather near a restaurant? I heard tell of such a place , but not exact info about the name of the town or restaurant. Help!
Written July 10, 2017
Hi,
Well, there is a restaurant and gift shop lodging place on the road to My. Evans. It's along a lake. Sorry, cantvrememver the name right off. But as you sit to eat along the window you will find hummingbirds eating from the feeders. You'll see dozens to many more depending on the season. If you scroll through my reviews about My. Evans or the lodge you'll find the name.
Hope it helps a bit.
Written July 10, 2017
kaninurse
Orlando, Florida
kaninurse
Orlando, Florida
Good Evening,
I see the visitor and nature centers are closed for the season. Is there any other place to obtain a map that outlines trails? Thanks.
Written November 3, 2016
You can find maps on the internet and the park is not that big. There is one road through it and trails on either side of the canyon. Hard to get lost.
Written December 31, 2016
kaninurse
Orlando, Florida
Good Evening,
I see the visitor and nature centers are closed for the season. Is there any other place to obtain a map that outlines trails? Thanks.
Written November 3, 2016
If you go to Trails in North Cheyenne Canon Park the website has a map with all the trails and trailheads as well as info on hiking/biking in bear and mountain lion country...good information to know!
Happy hiking.
Written November 3, 2016
Are there places kids can climb on rocks, or is it more trails with pretty views?
Written October 19, 2016
There are quite a number of trails with a variety of difficulty. The park is not simply a kid's playground type affair and small kid's might have difficulty with the slope of some trails. That said, we did have my grandson with us (age 3) and he spent most of the time on my son's back. While not a place with dangerous drop offs (e.g. Grand Canyon hiking trails) one does need to exercise some good judgement here. If you are looking for more of a "kids on rocks" place try Red Rocks...very scenic and less of a challenge for them.
Written October 19, 2016
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