COLORADO OUTDOORS: Colorado Springs

Welcome to our Colorado Outdoors section!

Here you'll find links and descriptions to popular outdoor activities you can do in Colorado Springs and beyond.

Whether it's land, water, air, or snow, we hope you find something fun to do--it's real purty out there.

Choose your own adventure, wear your sunscreen, and drink lots of water...time to enjoy Colorado outdoors!

Colorado Springs has no shortage of beautiful hiking trails. From short hikes in city parks to full-blown mountain trails, there is plenty to choose from. Trails are reviewed by challenge level:
EASY, MODERATE, DIFFICULT.

Mountain biking in Colorado Springs means tons of terrain, miles of trails, and plenty of mountain views. Read our trail reviews and find information on local bike shops and mountain descent tours.

Within a 1-2 hour drive of the Springs, you can be in Class V whitewater rapids, paddling ‘til your heart’s content. Read about our trip to Brown’s Canyon in Buena Vista, and learn more about how to raft the Arkansas river.

Have you ever seen 100 hot air balloons ascending simultaneously? It’s quite a sight. Learn about the Colorado Balloon Classic in Colorado Springs, as well as how to float away in your own private hot air balloon.

Colorado Springs is a mecca for rock climbers around the world. With Garden of the Gods’ massive sandstone walls, and an endless amount of geological formations to summit, the Springs is where it’s at for rock climbing.

Riding a horse and Colorado belong together. The rolling foothills in the background, the views of Pikes Peak, and you ambling along on Butternut. Horseback rides through the Garden of the Gods are available for all ages at Academy Riding Stables.

Our fishing trip to Eleven Mile Canyon brought us closer to nature—mostly towards a few rainbow trout, some northern pikes, and an elk or two. Learn more about fishing in Colorado Springs, where to get your license, and local hot spots.

Colorado Springs has over 40 amazing golf courses, and is home to the 2008 Senior Open. Did you know golf is played in Colorado Springs 356 days per year? If summer isn’t enough, winter golf might be for you.

Snowshoeing is an easy, fun, and inexpensive way to experience Colorado outdoors in winter. Read our favorite picks for snowshoeing in the Springs and all over the state of Colorado.

A 2-hour drive from Colorado Springs gets you right in the middle of the world’s best skiing and snowboarding. Read more about the most popular resorts near Denver, as well as sleeper gems like Monarch Mountain and Wolf Creek Ski Area.

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