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Mount Herman Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 341 Google reviews · Running trail in Colorado Springs, Colorado · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 2.8 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Mount Herman Trailhead'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.
Mountain area laced with easy to challenging trails, popular for hiking and biking.
What runners say about Mount Herman Trailhead
“It is much more scenic once you get to be near and go past Monument Rock.”
“Nice easy hike, drive up is not maintained but do-able with most sedans.”
“Kid-friendly dog-friendly and the rock is pretty cool!”
Hidden gem of a short climb to never-ending views on Mt. Herman. Very dog and family friendly. The majority of the groups on the trail (myself included) had kids in the pack, a dog, or both! Hardest part honestly is the first stretch, which can be discouraging. Absolutely worth it.
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Nice Green trail! If you are traveling during the winter be careful for snow pack and ice as you will fishtail. Pack a lunch and enjoy the ride! There is an offshoot to take you to Woodland Park.
Great spot for a short day hike. Brought my mom here who's partially disabled and The gradual incline was not too extreme for her. Kid-friendly dog-friendly and the rock is pretty cool!
Trail conditions & character
“5 mile hike gifts you with an amazing summit of the peak and views of to front range south to north and all the way to Kansas.”
“Trailhead is easy to get to and there are a couple ways up.”
“There was definitely a good amount of shade and quite a few dogs on the trail in the early afternoon.”
“Brought my mom here who's partially disabled and The gradual incline was not too extreme for her.”
“Went in February and it was pretty muddy and slushy with pockets of deep snow.”
Plan your run at Mount Herman Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance2.8 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone+1 719-636-1602
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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