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May 15, 2017

Top 5 Kid-Friendly Hikes for Summer 2017

May 15, 2017

Summer is just about here! Here are some of our favorite hikes for those hot summer days!

  1. Helen Hunt Falls
  • This kid-friendly hike is close to Colorado Springs
  • Waterfalls at both the beginning and the end of your hike
  • A part of the North Cheyenne Canon trail system
  • Find complete information here

2. Devil’s Head

  • Climb to a live fire watch tower
  • On a clear day you can spot both Pikes Peak and Denver
  • Find complete information here

3. HorseThief Falls

  • This beautiful mountain hike will keep you cool
  • A small waterfall awaits you at the end of the trail
  • Located approximately 40 minutes from Colorado Springs
  • Find complete information here

4. Calhan Paint Mines Interpretive Park

  • This hike is perfect for cool mornings and cool evenings
  • Unique rock formations
  • Find complete information here

5. Mt. Evan’s Scenic Byway and Hike

  • After the beautiful drive there is a short hike to the top of a 14er
  • On a clear day you can spot both Pikes Peak and Denver
  • A great way to have your kids climb their first 14er 😉
  • Find complete information here

Check out: Top 5 Kid-Friendly Hikes for Summer 2016 for additional kid-friendly hikes

Safety Note: Colorado can get some pretty nasty thunderstorms in the summer time with high risk of extreme flash flooding. I advise not hiking when storms are within the vicinity of the hiking area. 

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