Colorado is known for our great outdoors and nothing beats a nice hike to get outside and enjoy our great state! It is even better if you can bring the kids along to appreciate our Beautiful States Nature Trails!  Here is a list of some great trails you can start taking the kiddo's on to help them find their love for the outdoors!! 

Mount Cutler Tail

Difficulty: Easy 

3440 N Cheyenne Canon Rd | Colorado Springs, CO | 80906

Main: (719) 385-5940

Experience this 1.7-mile out-and-back trail near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Perkins Central Garden Trail -Stroller Friendly

Difficulty; Easy

 Garden of the Gods

 Main: (719) 633-6884

Head out on this 1.1-mile loop trail near Manitou Springs, Colorado. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for running and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Enjoy this 4.0-mile loop trail near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Cottonwood Creek Trail - Stroller Friendly 

Difficulty; Easy 

 Cottonwood Creek Park

There are several possible trailheads. One possibility is to park at Cottonwood Recreation Center on the corner of Dublin Blvd and Rangewood Dr.

Head out on this 5.0-mile out-and-back trail near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Bear Creek Park Trail - Stroller Friendly 

Difficulty; Easy 

245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs
(719) 520-6387

This easy-going trail is located just behind the Bear Creek Nature Center. With tall grasses, creek views, cottonwood trees, and small bridges to pass over, it's the perfect trail experience for young children to let out some of their energy.

Stroll along the paved trail, and you'll find plaques with detailed information about local plants and geography. Take in the mountainous views when you rest at one of the many conveniently located benches.

Central Garden Trail - Stroller Friendly

Central Park Trail is located directly off the main parking lot within Garden of the Gods. Being the most popular trail in the park, it's accessible in all seasons and is perfect for the kids to get up close to the gorgeous red rock formations like the Kissing Camels.

Grab a park map at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center to identify the many rock formations with your family.

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

• November 1 to April 30 : 5AM - 9PM

• May 1 to October 31 : 5AM - 11PM

Red Rock Canyon Open Space is a 1,474-acre city park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is situated on the west side of the city, adjacent to Manitou Springs and south of U.S. Route 24. The park consists of a series of parallel ridges and eroded canyons. This beautiful open space off of Highway 24, East of Manitou has it all- beautiful hiking trails, gorgeous rock formations, reservoirs, and biking. It is a short walk from the parking area to the water’s edge for those with little kids who might have a limited amount of time to commit before a meltdown occurs, or there is endless opportunity to keep exploring for those with longer endurance. 

Palmer Park

Hours

• 5am – 9pm – Year Round.

Location

Palmer, 3650 Maizeland Rd., (Maizeland Rd. and N. Academy Blvd.).

Palmer Park is one of my favorite places to go. The kids love climbing around in between the rocks and there are still more great single walking trails to explore.  It is downtown with great views of Pikes Peak.