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Things to do from Peakview Cabin

Touristy stuff

1. Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center – 19 minute drive

201 S Fairview St, Woodland Park, CO 80863
(719) 686-1820
https://g.co/kgs/9tv9sb
https://www.rmdrc.com

2. Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center – 14 minute drive

You must make reservations in advance
4729 Twin Rocks Rd, Divide, CO 80814
https://g.co/kgs/i38WKr
(719) 687-9742
http://www.wolfeducation.org

Peakview Cabin Pikes Peak Mountain Getaway - Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center

3. Woodland Aquatic Center – 21 minute drive

111 N Baldwin St, Woodland Park, CO 80863
(719) 687-5233
https://g.co/kgs/EvCxLE
https://city-woodlandpark.org/home/woodland-aquatic-center/

4. Manitou Springs Tourist Town – 34 minute drive

Manitou Spring Free Parking
13-1 Fountain Pl, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
https://goo.gl/maps/HGW4CreEhn52
https://manitousprings.org/

5. Cave Of The Winds – 36 minute drive

100 Cave of the Winds Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-5444
https://maps.app.goo.gl/f6CWC

Things To Do In The Neighborhood

1. Walking around the neighborhood

Walking around Ridge Rd is about 1.48 miles.

Peakview Cabin Pikes Peak Mountain Getaway - Ridge Rd Loop Map

Walking around Burgess Reservoir is about 2.13 miles from the cabin.

Peakview Cabin Pikes Peak Mountain Getaway - Burgess Reservoir Loop Map

Nearby Hiking & Parks

1. Mueller State Park – 14 minute drive

Mueller State Park
21045 CO-67, Divide, CO 80814
https://goo.gl/maps/baQTffuA8Vs
http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/mueller

The Spring Valley Newsletter lists these hikes as favorites in Mueller State Park

Easy – Grouse Mountain Overlook, Lost Pond
Moderate – Osborn Homestead Loop, Overlook Ridge
Difficult – Cheeseman Ranch, Elk Meadow
– We did the Cheeseman Ranch Trail
This was about 6 mile hike we did. We started from the Peak View Trailhead. This trail starting point took us closer to highway 67 than I would have preferred to be. But there is a huge variety of trail options here. Also, there is a kids’ nature trail, playground and an abundance of picnic spots. It seems like it would be more likely to encounter wildlife with all of the Meadows here but we only encountered overly friendly Gray Jay’s. State Park access was $7 and the station was manned, so we were able to use a credit card. I think this park would be a good option in the winter because the roads are all paved.

2. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument – 22 minute drive

https://goo.gl/maps/MrmftN6uYRD2
https://www.nps.gov/flfo/index.htm
The Spring Valley Newsletter lists these hikes as favorites in Mueller State Park
Easy – Petrified Forest Loop Trail, Ponderosa Loop
Moderate – Geological Trail, Hornbeck Wildlife Loop

3. Hike around Rampart Reservoir (Difficult) – 33 minute drive

#714 Rainbow Gulch Trailhead
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
https://goo.gl/maps/cReYzSn5mH32
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/rampart-reservoir-trail
We hiked in late October with 60 degree temps. 13.2 miles is pretty long, it took us about six hours, it is an option to hike part of the way and turn back. There was more up and down than I thought there would be. The views from the south side were gorgeous. I think it may be a decent winter hike as the trail was well marked and traveled with good sun exposure. It seems to be a great mountain biking trail, with a few technical areas we saw bikers walking their bikes over, but it seems like a moderate trail overall. Also, lots of picnic options at this reservoir. Dirt road access, but seems like it would be accessible to all vehicle types

Peakview Cabin Pikes Peak Mountain Getaway - Hike around Rampart Reservoir

4. Hike to Crags (Moderate) – 28 minute drive

Crags Trail Head
615 Teller County Rd 62, Divide, CO 80814
https://goo.gl/maps/QtczZgHee6D2
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/the-crags-trail–5
This hike was a good length hike at 4.8 miles but did have some ascent. It took about 3 hours in and back. The views from the top were amazing. All of the traffic and rocks at the top made the trail hard to find, not sure if I would attempt this in snow. Dirt road access, but seems like it would be accessible to all vehicle types.