I went with a friend and her daughter of 5 yrs. along with my two kids 3 and 5. We hd a blast!! the walk was great and short but still it was good for my 3 yr old not to complain as much. when we actually got to the rocks, it was soooo much fun! The kids climbed and... More

This is a beautifully colorful and novel tract of land carved out wind and water erosion about 40 minutes east of Colorado Springs. We took our family on an afternoon hike and picnic found this site to be well worth the journey. There is no charge to get into the park. Just a simple parking lot with a welk-marked trail... More

The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is located in Calhan, CO, East of Colorado Springs on Hwy 24. The park offers a great outdoor exploration opportunity with a circular hike from the parking lot. The loop takes you through several eco-systems from high prairie to the unique formations in the mines. Very hiker friendly, not extreme at all. Pets are not... More

This is just 35 minutes outside Colorado Springs - GO!!! It is a MUST SEE/DO! I took 4 boys, 10- 15, and they LOVED IT!!! We have traveled to Mesa Verde, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest in AZ, and this is right up there! Spend 4 hours there --great trail, FABULOUS scenery! Do not be decieved by the small town it... More

Great walk, beautiful scenery. Bring Water and walking shoes. I dont think dogs are permitted on trail More

Mountains immediately come to mind when you think of hiking in Colorado but the plains east of Colorado Springs offer a unique hiking experience at Paint Mines Interpretive Park. This fairly new park opened in 2005 and offes an easy hike that should be accessible to most visitors - there are only about 4 miles of trails. The gravel trails... More