Explore the great outdoors with your family all year long with our seasonal guide to Colorado’s best nature walks! From springtime blooms and vibrant autumn foliage to winter snow-dusted trails and summer waterfalls, each season offers unique natural wonders for families to enjoy together. Pack your trail snacks, grab those walking shoes, and get ready for a year-round adventure full of fresh air, wildlife spotting, and unforgettable views! 🍃✨
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Spring 🌸
Fountain Creek Nature Center, Fountain: Check out guided walks to spot birds and learn about wetlands. Kids can explore a hands-on nature center too!
Paint Mines Interpretive Park, Calhan: Discover colorful rock formations and wildflowers in bloom. This unique landscape makes it feel like you’re on another planet.
Seven Bridges Trail, Colorado Springs: Moderate trails, manageable for little legs with wildflowers, small waterfalls, and wooden bridges.
Summer ☀️
North Cheyenne Cañon Park, Colorado Springs: Hike with shady trails and waterfalls! Try the easy Helen Hunt Falls trail or the more challenging Silver Cascade Falls.
Catamount Trail, Green Mountain Falls: A kid-friendly path with lakeside views and picnic spots. Bring bug spray and enjoy the mountain scenery!
Rainbow Falls, Manitou Springs: Short walk with scenic views of a waterfall and historic graffiti art. Perfect for a quick summer family outing.
Fall 🍂
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant: Explore ancient petrified trees and learn about Colorado’s prehistoric forest while admiring autumn leaves.
Rampart Reservoir, Woodland Park: Beautiful fall foliage surrounds this lake. Kids will love the gentle shoreline trails for leaf collecting.
Manitou Incline, Manitou Springs: For adventurous families, the incline offers a challenging, stair-like ascent with breathtaking fall views (great for older kids or teens).
Winter ❄️
Red Rocks Canyon Open Space, Colorado Springs: Snow-dusted red rocks make for a stunning winter walk. The trails are generally gentle, ideal for short strolls.
Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs: This closed-off road offers wide trails, perfect for snowy hikes, sledding spots, and scenic mountain views.
Fox Run Regional Park, Black Forest: Winter transforms this park into a quiet, snowy paradise. The gentle trails through pine trees make it magical for kids and snow play.
With these seasonal picks, your family can stay active and engaged in nature all year round! 🏞️✨
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