North Cheyenne Canyon Park

St Mary's Falls: 5.9 miles, 1,394 feet of elevation gain

Starting up high (7,500') in North Cheyenne Canon (Colorado Springs), follow the closed portion of Old Stage Road to Tunnel #3 (blast into the past of the railway bridge crossing that looms above Cascade Falls), where you join St Mary's Trail. This ends at the bottom of 300' St Mary's Falls.

Daniels Pass, Sweet Water Canyon, Greenland Park Loop: 8 miles, 1,600 feet of elevation gain

Park at Daniels Pass Trailhead Lot 21 in North Cheyenne Canyon Park. Follow Daniels Pass Trail to Sweat Water Canyon Trail. At the Middle Sweat Water and Sweet Water Canyon trail junction take the more primitive trail to Greenland Park with public access granted by a private property owner. Follow the trail to explore numerous historic structures. Return to the trail junction to Sweat Water Canyon Trail following it back to the Daniels Pass Trail to complete the loop. 

Mount Muscoco: 4.2 miles (RT), 1,276 feet of elevation gain

Park at the Mount Cutler trailhead and begin the hike following the Mount Cutler trail.  After about .5 miles the signed Mount Muscoco trail branches to the right.  The route to the summit starts as well defined, but becomes rougher and more exposed as you approach the summit.

Getting There:

Main access is via the gated, central road through the Park- N. Cheyenne Canyon Road.  This road starts on the East edge of the park and ends at a large upper parking lot.  There is also access to this upper parking lot via Gold Camp Road (dirt) that comes into the Canyon from the north.  To reach N. Cheyenne Canyon Road from I-25: exit on Tejon, go South on Tejon, take Cheyenne Blvd at the roundabout and proceed until you see the gated entrance into the park.

Access and parking:

The park is gated, and the road is closed at between 9 or 10 pm and 5 am (seasonal).  There is parking just before the main entrance, parking in smaller pull-outs along the road, and a couple of larger parking areas near the top of the road.  No entrance fees.  Climbing requires a permit that is completed online each calendar year that is good for climbing at all the Colorado Springs city parks.  

• Suitable Activities: Backcountry Nordic Skiing, Biking, Climbing, Exploring Nature, Family, Hiking, Trail Running
• Climbing Category: Crag Rock Climb
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• High Point: 8,880 ft

• Land Manager: Colorado Springs
• Parking Permit Required: Other
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 20
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 20