Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak region outdoor adventures
Palmer Park offers 730+ acres and 25+ miles of mesa-top trail on Colorado Springs' east side. Trailheads, a sample loop, dog rules, and how it fits a Manitou …
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Barr Trail in October and November means shorter days, ice at elevation, fewer services, and a lower turnaround point. What changes and how to plan a safe …
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You don't need to drive four hours to Kebler Pass. Aspen color in the Pikes Peak region peaks late September into early October — here's where to find it and …
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The North Slope closes on the third Sunday in October — October 18 in 2026 — and its hours drop before that. Here's the season, the watershed rules, and what a …
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The Pikes Peak Highway's posted hours don't change the day after Labor Day — they change October 1. Here's the actual fall schedule, what timed entry covers, …
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The 32nd Emma Crawford Coffin Races run Saturday, October 24, 2026 on Manitou Avenue. Here's the schedule, the parking and shuttle situation, and where to …
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