North Cheyenne Canon Park in Colorado Springs (including photos, videos and reviews)
Tucked away just minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, North Cheyenne Cañon Park feels like a mountain getaway right in the city’s backyard. With its towering granite walls, shady pine and aspen forests, and the sound of Cheyenne Creek rushing through the canyon, it’s no wonder this is one of the community’s favorite escapes.
Locals love it for a quick hike, a family picnic by the water, or a bike ride up the winding canyon road, while visitors are often drawn to the park’s iconic Helen Hunt Falls and the many trails that branch out from there. The park also features two welcoming visitor centers—the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center at the canyon’s entrance, which offers exhibits and trail information, and the Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center, perched beside the waterfall and perfect for learning more about the area’s history and geology. Whether you’re up for a leisurely walk beneath the trees, a challenging climb to sweeping overlooks, or simply some fresh mountain air, North Cheyenne Cañon delivers a true taste of Colorado’s outdoor spirit without ever leaving town.
Pocket Pals Trail Maps #3 (from their Pikes Peak Region series) includes detailed and up-to-date trail data for the North Cheyenne Canon Park and also includes many neighboring trails. These maps are offered in both paper and digital formats.
All Pocket Pals Trail Maps offer very detailed information for each trail, including: trail distances, allowed trail uses, difficulty levels, elevation profiles, total ascent/descent, directions to trailhead, trailhead longitude and latitude, and waypoints (landmarks along each trail).
