North Cheyenne Canyon Park

Trip

Hiking – North Cheyenne Canyon - Mount Muscoco

We are climbing Mt. Muscoco from North Cheyenne Canyon. The route will be up the Daniels Pass Trail. On the return, we will come down the Sweetwater Canyon Trail and back to the Daniels Pass trail.

  • Sat, Feb 22, 2025
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 8,018 ft
  • Maximum Wind: 5 kts
  • Pace: 1.0

Plan on being out half a day. That means bringing the layers needed for being out in the cold, and snacks and water to make it most of the day.

The low temperature overnight is showing 19 degrees, so it will be a cold start.

Questions?
Call Britt Jones

719-661-4777

We are meeting at 8:00am at the Safeway, 

1920 S Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
We can carpool together from the Safeway or drive to the Starsmore Discovery and Visitor Center and leave cars there so we take minimal vehicles to the actual TH in the canyon.
Route/Place

North Cheyenne Canyon Park


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Microspikes are normally necessary this time of year. Trekking poles are helpful. Helmet not required but just might save your melon!

Bring your layers for warmth and the 10 Essentials.

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