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Print Friendly MapThe Pikes Peak Greenway Trail runs 17 miles throughout Colorado Springs, from just south of the United States Air Force Academy to the El Pomar Youth Sports Park.
About the Route
The trail has a mix of surfaces, including asphalt, concrete, crushed stone and dirt, all but the skinniest of bike tires should be able to traverse the terrain without any trouble. Running primarily along Monument Creek and Fountain Creek, the trail offers a peaceful journey next to the water, with more dramatic views of Pikes Peak and other mountains in the distance.
The Pikes Peak Greenway Trail also provides direct access to a number of parks in Colorado Springs, including Monument Valley Park, Boddington Park and the Gossage Youth Sports Complex. The stunning America the Beautiful Park lies along the trail near downtown Colorado Springs; stop in at the pristine 30-acre facility to relax, recreate or simply take in the picturesque views.
Connections
The popular trail connects at both ends to other long regional trails: in the north, the New Santa Fe Regional Trail continues to Monument and Palmer Lake, while the Fountain Creek Regional Trail in the south winds along the waterway to Fountain (although portions may be closed due to flooding).
As the spine of the Colorado Springs trail system, the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail also offers connections to a number of other neighborhood paths, including the Bear Creek Trail, Mesa Springs Greenway, Midland Trail, Sinton Trail and Templeton Gap Trail.
The Pikes Peak Greenway Trail runs between the New Santa Fe Regional Trail at E Woodmen Rd (Colorado Springs) and the Fountain Creek Regional Trail at El Pomar Youth Sports Park (Colorado Springs), where there is parking.
Parking is available at:
Visit the TrailLink map for all parking options and detailed directions.
We parked at America the Beautiful Park along the curb parking. From there we rode North 10 miles and then back. Great trail. Some parts are dirt but is very smooth. No problem at all. You are really along the river the whole way- always nice to see the water. There was quite a lot of shaded areas to my surprise. We went up one side of the river and returned on the other where you see on the map that it goes in both sides. There are a lot of side trails that connect with this trail. I liked it because there were other bikers and walkers. Everyone courteous. I liked it because lots of stuff to look at. Wish we here for more than a day. Would do again and explore some of the side trails.
The greenway is beautiful and a wonderful ride! However, south of America the Beautiful Park there are multiple homeless encampments, especially under the bridges.
Road this trail on both my bike and trike. North of the bike shop was uncomfortable on the trike due to the very uneven narrow paved surface. South of the bike shop the trail has been reworked and is wider and smoother. Much better surface for trikes to share the trail.
Entering at Woodman Rd, we rode about 5 miles south. Convenient bike shop about .5 miles in. It's a pretty typical urban paved trail through industrial area along a stinky stream.
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