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Fountain Creek Regional Trail is an unpaved pathway connecting two of the region’s premier outdoor amenities: Pikes Peak Greenway Trail and Fountain Creek Regional Park. The trail begins at the southern border of Colorado Springs, near the El Pomar Youth Sports Complex and pairs with the creek as it flows south into the park. Cyclists, walkers, joggers and others are welcome, but road bikes may not be ideal for this trail.
Once inside the 460 acre-park, you will be overwhelmed by the natural beauty of the wetlands, the meadows and the views of Pikes Peak. Birdlife is plentiful for those inclined to aviary pursuits, and so is other wildlife such as deer, beavers, and turtles. Fishing is permitted in the Willow Springs Ponds which are restocked regularly. Visitors can learn about the marsh and riparian environment at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. There is a nature trail there that is only open to users on foot and without dogs. And the Duckwood Active Play Area is 12-acre site featuring athletic fields, a playground and picnic shelters. Each of these areas serves as a trailhead complete with parking.
The trail’s southern endpoint is at Bandley Drive, 2.5 miles south of State Route 16 in Fountain, Colorado.
Started a second time at Duckwood & rode down to the closed bridge, then north 5 miles before turning back. Wanted to do the full length but we lost too much time with the earlier start point. This portion of the trail is in constant use and great condition. Will absolutely be back to get the full ride north!
Tried to ride the full length starting at the south access point just south of the vacant office building. The trail is becoming overgrown, then blocked by a massive deadfall tree, which leads to some bushwhacking, just to find the trail no longer connects to the bridge due to river erosion. Rode back out to the road and our car on the access road just north of the abandoned office building.
Visited Fountain Creek Regional Park this morning with my husband and our two dogs. One is a Great Pyrenees mix at 60+ lbs and growing and the other is a 25lb rat terrier mix. There are multiple side trails off the main trail and a good portion of it follows the creek. It was great for beginners like us. The trail was relatively clean and flat. It would be nice if they had a garbage can or two along the way but the only one we saw was at the parking lot. We went around 830am and walked for about an hour. It wasn’t crowded but there were enough people around that you didn’t feel all alone in the woods. It was gorgeous. We will definitely be back!
This is a beautiful place for a walk,but not for cycling. Bridge ends abruptly in a four-foot drop into a dry creek bed.
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