Hiking

Hiking is one of the most popular activities in the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Day hikes include interpretive trails and short-distance trails perfect for the family. Backpacking hikes include long-distance trails, including the Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

Backpacking

Varied terrain, magnificent scenery and vast reaches of wild country await the backpacker on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Opportunities include backpacking across the Colorado Trail or into the canyons of the national grasslands. Strap on your backpacks, tie your boots and enjoy the adventure!

Day Hikes

The Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands provides numerous day hiking opportunities for all ages and abilities. Please stay on trails and leave only footprints.

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Captain Jacks Trail #667

High Drive to Dead End to Jones ParkThis trail runs from High Drive, westward, and eventually ends at Colorado Springs Utilities property (also known as the Seven Lakes Watershead area). The trail…

Carrizo Canyon Picnic Area

Site Open

Carrizo Canyon: The east fork of Carrizo Creek flows through this small canyon graced by juniper and cottonwood trees. American Indian petroglyphs can be found along the canyon walls. A variety of…

Chalk Lake Campground

Chalk Lake Campground offers 19 sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.Sites 4-9 and 14 are "walk-up," first-come, first-served sites. All other sites are reservable. Site 1 is…

Cheesman Canyon Trailhead

The Cheesman Canyon Trailhead is located along Jefferson County Route 126, approximately 22 miles from south of Pine Junction from US Highway 285.The five-mile Gill Trail #610 follows the South…

Cimarron National Grassland

Welcome to the Cimarron National Grassland, 1 of 20 National Grasslands administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Located within Morton and Stevens Counties in southwestern…

Cisneros Trail #1314

Cisneros Trail #1314 is a 9.9-mile (one-way), moderately difficult trail open to hiking, ATVs and motorcycles. The trail has 2,300 feet in elevation change.

Clear Creek Canyon

Site Open

Forest Service Road 390, known as the Clear Creek Road, provides several trailhead accesses into the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. Please be respectful-bicycles are not permitted within the…

Clohesy Lake/Pear Lake Trailhead

Site Open

Clohesy Lake/Pear Lake Trailhead accesses Clohesy Lake Trail #1461.A and the Pear Lake Trail#1461. The cabin at Clohesy Lake was struck by lightening several years ago and burned down. The Pear Lake…

Coal Creek Trail #1394

Coal Creek Trail #1394 is 4.9-mile trail that is not maintained or well defined. It is rated as difficult. This trail is a spur from the Wildcat Trail #1312 and is most commonly accessed via the…

Coaldale Campground

Site Closed

Campground will be closed for the 2025 season.Coaldale Campground will be closed until infrastructure repairs are completed.Coaldale Campground is located on the banks of Hayden Creek and is a…