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Cheyenne Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,556 Google reviews · Running trail in Colorado Springs, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 29 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cheyenne Mountain State Park'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.
Huge, scenic state park with biking & hiking trails, picnicking, a campground & other features.
What runners say about Cheyenne Mountain State Park
“The campground also has a nice playground, which is great if you’re traveling with kids, and the showers were clean and well-maintained—always a big plus.”
“I recently spent time at Cheyenne Mountain State Park and it is easily one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the area.”
“The trails are well maintained and offer something for everyone, whether you are looking for a peaceful walk or a more challenging hike.”
Located right at the base of Cheyenne Mountain we used Cheyenne Mountain State Park Campgrounds as our travel hub while visiting the Colorado Springs area. We stayed in the Swift Puma Campgrounds at site # 23.
Beautiful park with several trails, the trails are marked and very easy to navigate. One of the trails led to an overlook which was stunning. There is a bench to sit and enjoy it. Entry is 10 dollars. There is also a nature center with helpful information. I recommend visiting
Fantastic campground, better than any private campground we’ve been to since owning our camper. The restrooms were cleaned daily and showers were nice and hot. The campsite is close enough to town to get groceries or visit Walmart quickly. The trails were great for walking or mountain biking.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park is a beautiful and peaceful spot for hiking, biking, and relaxing in nature. 🌿 The trails are well-kept, the restrooms are spotless, and the picnic areas are perfect. 🧺 The visitor center is lovely, and the rangers are super friendly and helpful. A must-visit in Colorado Springs! 🌄💚
Trail conditions & character
“I recently spent time at Cheyenne Mountain State Park and it is easily one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the area.”
“Prairie dogs greet you at the entrance and the visitor's center is really nice.”
“The trails are well maintained and offer something for everyone, whether you are looking for a peaceful walk or a more challenging hike.”
“🌿 The trails are well-kept, the restrooms are spotless, and the picnic areas are perfect.”
“The drive was paved and the site was a nice level concrete pad with full hookups including electric, water and sewer.”
“Accessibility is really well thought out and made camping easy for my husband who happens to use a manual wheelchair.”
“The drive was paved and the site was a nice level concrete pad with full hookups including electric, water and sewer.”
“The sites were easy to access, with solid concrete parking pads that made setup quick and stress-free.”
Plan your run at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance29 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecpw.state.co.us
- Phone+1 719-576-2016
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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