Hiking Project Logo

A pleasant route through a gem of an open space in the Springs.


Your Rating:      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

3.8

Miles

6.2

KM

Loop

6,589' 2,008 m

High

6,346' 1,934 m

Low

327' 100 m

Up

325' 99 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Views · Wildflowers

Overview

This is a beautiful hike through varied terrain on the northwest side of Colorado Springs. The route features a short jaunt up to a sunflower-covered hilltop climb before descending through scrub oaks and looping back over a rocky ridge trail.

Need to Know

Most trails are not well marked, but the park is small enough that you won't get lost easily. With so many intersecting trails throughout the park, there are multiple ways to get around. The trail is popular with mountain bikers, so keep your ears open!

Description

From the parking lot, cross the wooden bridge onto the Yucca Path, up the sunflower-and-grass-covered hill. Climb past the school before descending into rocky scrub oaks. Stay to the left past the "More Park!" sign and keep going until you reach the paved road.

Turn right, re-enter the park, and stay left past the sandy area. The trail descends through a wooded area before a steep climb back up to another ridge. Continue until the path forks, taking the steep downhill scramble back to the valley trail. Turn right, then take a left onto the Scrub Oak Path. Climb until you reach the main path with a great view of Pike's Peak. Turn right onto the Pine Ridge Trail, climb up a rocky path and then descend until you reach the parking lot.

Contacts

Shared By:

Josh Young

Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 21 votes

#1041

Overall
  4.1 from 21 votes
5 Star
38%
4 Star
43%
3 Star
14%
2 Star
5%
1 Star
0%
Recommended Route Rankings

#203

in Colorado

#1,041

Overall
7 Views Last Month
4,506 Since Aug 16, 2015
Intermediate

6%
12%
82%
0%
0%
0%

Photos

A gnarled tree with plenty of character.
Jan 22, 2017 near Colorad…, CO
Pike's Peak from the top of the Yucca Path trail.
Jan 22, 2017 near Air For…, CO
Pike's Peak in the background.
Jan 22, 2017 near Air For…, CO
Rocks along the Pine Ridge Trail.
Jan 22, 2017 near Air For…, CO
Triple Treat Trail in Ute Valley Park viewed from the Vindicator Trailhead
May 12, 2021 near Air For…, CO
A nice wooded section of the trail.
Jan 22, 2017 near Colorad…, CO

0 Comments

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Jan 27, 2021
Debbie Ross
Jul 18, 2020
jessica rogers
Gorgeous scenery and views- trails confusing at some points. I think route on app is outdated (GPS and names). Many mtb riders. Nice easy hike!
Jan 26, 2020
Jonathan Nicholas
Jun 13, 2019
Chris W
Feb 7, 2019
Emilie Hrky
Feb 5, 2019
Emilie Hrky
Nov 28, 2018
Desiree Dawn
Oct 29, 2018
Kyle Benson