| NOTE: Click on the tabs at the bottom of this page for descriptions and details of programs. | ||
| What: Hikes* | ||
| *Weather permitting | ||
| Where: Crystal Reservoir - elevation of 9,400 feet | ||
| Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm | ||
| Type and Description of Hike: | Dates: | |
| Pack a lunch, don't forget your hiking boots and bring plenty of water! Dress for the weather! | ||
| Saturday's Scheduled Hikes | ||
| The following hikes require pre-registration. This program is free; however you must pay the | ||
| entrance fee at the tollgate. Contact Barbara French-Pfeifer at bfrench-pfeifer@springsgov.com | ||
| or 719-385-7706 for more information. | ||
| Critter Hike | ||
| Summer is a wonderful time of year to explore the various habitats on Pikes Peak. | May 23, | |
| Join a ranger on an interesting and fun hike along the contour of Crystal Reservoir. | June 13, 27, | |
| This is a great family experience. Observe the busy bluebirds searching for their | July 11, 25, | |
| favorite nesting areas, migratory waterfowl taking a dip in Crystal Lake and | August 15, 29, | |
| blooming wildflowers that are brightening up our forests and fields. Because you will | September 5 | |
| be hiking at just under 9,400 ft. in elevation, this is a moderately strenuous 3-4 mile | ||
| hike and 2 to 3 hrs. in duration. Pack a lunch and picnic with a ranger in the woods. | ||
| Bear Aware Nature Hike | ||
| Beware of 'Close Encounters'-All the woodland residents of Pikes Peak have shaken | May 30, | |
| out of their slumbering stages and are wandering around in full force with a new | June 6, 20, | |
| generation of young…in particular, our black bears! Join us on our 'bear walk' to | July 4, 18, | |
| learn more about our biggest predators of the forest and what signs to look for. | August 8, 22, | |
| Hands-on display of items before the hike includes a Black Bear pelt, bear scat and | September 12 | |
| other mammal scat. This a moderately strenuous 4 mile hike at just under 9,400 ft. | ||
| in elevation. | ||
| Fall Colors Hike | ||
| Meet at Crystal to begin a hike where you will see all the colors of the fall. The | September 19, 26, | |
| Aspens mixed with the pines make for a striking landscape and you will be able to | October 3, 10, 17, 24 | |
| experience it up close. | ||
| Self Guided Hikes | ||
| Self guided hikes at Crystal Reservoir are always available. The brochure is on our | Anytime during open hours | |
| website and also at the trailhead. Pop in at the visitor center for directions to the trail. | ||
| This hike only takes 15 to 20 minutes. This is a great way to stop and smell the | ||
| Ponderosas! | ||