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Austin Bluffs Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 312 Google reviews · Running trail in Colorado Springs, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Austin Bluffs Open Space's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Woodland area covering 584 acres, featuring distinctive rock formations dating to the Eocene period.
What runners say about Austin Bluffs Open Space
“The Open Space provides an opportunity to get in a quick 1-2 mile hike and take in some beautiful views.”
“Not very busy either so it's quiet if you need some alone time.”
“It's relatively flat, and would be a great hike for families of all ages.”
If you’re looking for the trail, don’t follow the google maps. It will take you to the open park area and you’ll spend all your time walking through the neighborhood lost. The hike on AllTrails is called “Austin Bluffs Main and Pulpit Ridge Trail”. Enter these coordinates “38.909870, -104.
Fantastic hike with beautiful scenery. Perfect if you have kids (as long as they stay on the path). There isn’t an official parking lot but I found parking was easy along the side of the street on University. (See my pics for a screen shot of the map)
Great place to relax and get a small hike in. Been here a couple of times and have explore a few trails. Great place to take a dog to get a little bit of energy out! Close to home and in the middle of the city. If you don't want to stray to far from home to go on a small hike this would be the place is for you. Good a.
Lovely little hiking area if your looking to get out for a bit and explore. My cat also thoroughly enjoys it as well. Thr wildlife is lovely to view and take pictures. Enjoy the scenery. Not to hard of a hike. Most of it is fairly flat. I've been here multiple times and still enjoy the hike.
Trail conditions & character
“The Open Space provides an opportunity to get in a quick 1-2 mile hike and take in some beautiful views.”
“789980” into google maps and it will take you to the trailhead, where you can park in the street leading up to the traffic circle.”
“Great place to take a dog to get a little bit of energy out!”
“Brownish green high grasses cover the valley floor, while the steep hills feature noble pine trees surrounded by scrub oaks and other brush.”
“Not very busy either so it's quiet if you need some alone time.”
“It's relatively flat, and would be a great hike for families of all ages.”
Plan your run at Austin Bluffs Open Space
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecoloradosprings.gov
- Phone(719) 385-5940
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9 PM |
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