Hiking – Mueller State Park

Trip

Hiking – Mueller State Park

A 5-mile scenic loop hike in Mueller State Park starting and ending at the visitor’s center parking lot. 5 miles long, 908ft elev gain, moderate hike rating.

  • Sat, May 23, 2026
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 908 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,662 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0mph

This 5-mile casually paced hike starts and ends at the Mueller State Park Visitor’s Center and combines the Rock Pond, Rock Canyon, and Outlook Ridge Trails into a loop. The trails is downhill the first half and uphill the last half. Lots of beautiful views and ponds along the way.

The CMC rates this as a “moderate” hike since it is 4-8 miles long and has 600-2000ft elevation change range.

Mueller - Rock Pond - Rock Canyon - Outlook Ridge Trail - Loop.jpg

- Pets are prohibited on all trails.
- There are bathrooms at the Visitor's Center

Park and Trail Information

Contact Glenn at GJB2000@GMAIL.COM with any questions or concerns.

We will meet at Mueller State Park Visitor’s Center at 9:00am 
https://maps.app.goo.gl/E5D61DaXQm4fNtYP7

Entrance Fees (for those without a State Park Pass) - Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10

Park Address: 21045 Highway 67 South, Divide, CO 80814
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tjbAv4F3TCXBNo9Q9

From I-25
Traveling north or south on I-25 and take exit 141. Turn left at the stoplight onto US 24 West (Cimarron) and follow it for 25 miles through Woodland Park to the town of Divide. Turn left onto Highway 67 South for 3.5 miles.
From Colorado Springs
Take US.24 west (Cimarron) from Colorado Springs for 25 miles through Woodland Park to the town of Divide. Turn left onto Highway 67 South and follow it for 3.5 miles.
The Mueller Visitor Center​ is located 1.5 miles from the park entrance on Wapiti Road.

Route/Place

Mueller State Park



  • https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Mueller/Documents/MuellerRecreationalTrails.pdf
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Water, snacks, and sunblock for sure.
Check weather forecast and bring suitable outerwear and footwear.

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