Trip
Hiking – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
Mt Cutler Overlook Hike (Dog-Friendly) starting from Colorado Spring's - Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center
Contacts
- Wed, Jul 16, 2025
- Pikes Peak
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,050 ft
- 9 (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Exposure, uneven terrain/obstacles, scree, ridges, some water access, but not for middle 1.8miles of vertical hiking. This will be a moderate hiking pace with short/few human stops (and dog stops, as needed -- they have their own agendas).
This is an out and back hike. <3 miles up -- break at the top overlook -- then head back down to our cars.
Meet at the Starsmore Discovery Center, 2120 S Cheyenne Cañon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (there has been significant roadwork around this road, please plan accordingly)
Time: 7:15am (packed up and ready to go)
Details: Park in main lot next to Starsmore center. Meet in front of Starsmore Discovery Center. Head up Lower Columbine trail, part of the Middle Columbine trail, and split off along the new Creekside trail to get to the traditional Mount Cutler trailhead. Hike up the Mount Cutler trailhead up to the overlook at 7,050’ (Mt Culter = 7,200’). Great location to explore, eat a snack and then head back down.
Required Equipment
Bring water, snacks, wind/sun protection, layers, and (of course) your 10 essentials. Optional items: gators, shoe traction, hiking poles
Dogs are welcome to come, but must be on leash. Please consider nature of trail and weather conditions when bringing them. If you decide to bring a dog companion, consider bringing: leash, poop bags, water w/ bowl, etc. You know best of your dog's capabilities; but please contact me (nlt a few days before the trip starts) if you have any questions or concerns.
No water access in higher areas.