Tim's Favorite Hikes
Waldo Canyon
North Cheyenne Mountain
- Colorado Springs AreaThis trail is a seven mile lasso along Highway 24, approximately 2 miles west of Manitou Springs.
North Cheyenne Mountain has two trails. The Upper Columbine Trail takes you one mile up the South wall of the canyon. This is the only free view of Seven Falls. The other trail (I don't recall the name) follows the North rim of the canyon all the way to Helen Hunt Falls.
Saint Mary's Falls
If you drive past Helen Hunt Falls (above) you can park at the spot where Gold Camp Road is blocked off. Hike along the road a mile then go around the caved-in tunnel to a two-mile trail leading to Saint Mary's falls. This is an especially beautiful hike in early spring when the falls are still frozen.
Contributed by Tim Roden, Colorado Springs