Colorado Springs' Pikes Peak Greenway Trail
Where the mountains meet the movement, the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and explore the heart of Colorado Springs. Stretching alongside Fountain Creek with sweeping views of Pikes Peak, this scenic trail connects vibrant neighborhoods, charming parks, and local hotspots—all on a peaceful, paved or gravel path perfect for walking, biking, or simply wandering.
The Pikes Peak Greenway Trail was envisioned in the 1980s as a continuous urban corridor following Monument Creek and Fountain Creek through Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. The goal was to preserve creekside open space while linking parks, neighborhoods, and downtown. Through collaboration among the city, outdoor advocates, and funding partners, land was protected, and trail segments were planned alongside the city’s growth. Major momentum came in 1997 with funding from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), the city’s TOPS tax, and private foundations, allowing construction to proceed in phases. By the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Greenway had become the central spine of the city’s trail system.
The trail today runs roughly north–south across Colorado Springs, spanning about 16–17 miles. Its northern terminus is at the Pine Creek Reach near Woodmen Road, where it connects to and continues north on the New Santa Fe Regional Trail, just south of the United States Air Force Academy, and allows continued travel north towards Monument and Palmer Lake. Its southern terminus is at the Sand Creek Reach at El Pomar Youth Sports Park, where it links to and continues south on the Fountain Creek Regional Trail, which follows Fountain Creek south toward the City of Fountain.
Along its route, this trail links with several major urban trails, including the Cottonwood Creek Trail, Templeton Gap Trail, Sinton Trail, Midland Trail, Bear Creek Trail, and Sand Creek Trail, creating east–west and north–south access across the city.
Today, the Pikes Peak Greenway also serves as a key segment of the Legacy Loop, connecting downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, and continues to undergo improvements that enhance usability, connectivity, and accessibility for walkers, runners, and cyclists.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or a local looking for your next favorite escape, the Greenway offers a front-row seat to ever-changing landscapes. It’s more than a trail; it’s a place to reconnect with nature, your community, and yourself. See why the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail is where Colorado Springs comes alive—one step, pedal, or moment at a time.
