Things to Do
The choices are endless, because of our mountain location, pioneering
history and cosmopolitan flair. At the foot of our neighborhood lie the
historic towns of Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City which boast a rich heritage, art galleries and shops, farmers' markets, and great restaurants. These towns also host unique events and
traditions such as the Fruit Cake Toss, Coffin Races, Carnivale, festivals & art fairs.
About the Area!
The heart of Colorado Springs with its vibrant night life and shops is only 10-15 minutes away.
Metro areas & approximate drive times:
- Downtown Colorado Springs: 10-15 minutes
- Old Colorado City: 10 minutes
- Colorado Springs Airport: 30-45 minutes
- Denver International Airport: 90 minutes
- Manitou Springs: 7 minutes
- Denver: 75 minutes
Golf Courses
Hiking options include:
- Pikes Peak at 14,110 feet, is Colorado's 30th highest mountain
among our fifty four 14ers!
- The Barr Trail is a 12.6 mile long trail that passes the famous Barr Camp
and ascends 7,510 feet to the summit of Pikes Peak.
- Williams Canyon, a beautiful
canyon with waterfalls during the spring and early summer, can be accessed by foot from CHCA's Solitude Park. The canyon goes from Cedar Heights
into Manitou Springs. A permission form must be signed at the Cave of the Winds visitors center in order to hike Williams Canyon.
- Waldo Canyon trail, just west of Williams Canyon is a great 7.5 mile hike that is beautiful in all seasons.
- Red Rock Canyon, just a mile from our community, boasts modest elevations,
incredible rock structures, and beautiful trails.
- The glorious Garden of the Gods, at the base of our community, possesses well-manicured trails and spectacular views.
- Cheyenne Canyon offers the 7 Bridges Trail, St. Mary's Falls, Mt. Cutler trail overlooking Seven Falls, and the beautiful Columbine trail.
- Queens Canyon, owned by The Navigators, is a beautiful hike and has spectacular views of steep canyon walls with an occasional sighting of big-horn sheep on the cliffs. Permission forms to hike Queens Canyon are available at The Navigators visitor center.
- Most convenient are the wonderful trails through the pine forests and spectacular views available in our association's own 300-acre private preservation area known as Solitude Park.
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4-Wheeler Trail near Breckenridge!
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Jeeping
- Old Gold Camp Road...right here in town.
- Rampart Range Road...borders our community beginning in the Garden of the Gods!
- Colorado Jeeping
Sight Seeing
- The Garden of the Gods
- The US Air Force Academy
- The Pioneers Museum
- Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
- Old Colorado City History Center
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The Peak is Beautiful from Cedar Heights
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The US Olympic Training Center
- The Broadmoor Hotel and Golf Resort
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, built into the side of Cheyenne Mountain
- Cave of the Winds
- Will Rogers Shrine
- Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum
- Western Museum of Mining and Industry
- Seven Falls
- Pikes Peak 19 mile drive, or the Cog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak
- Bear Creek Nature Center
River Rafting in the Summer
Rock Climbing
List of Links
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