Trail Description:
The Manitou Park area was a summer hunting ground for the Ute Indians.
Hiking the
Centennial Bicycle Trail No. 669:
Foot, bicycle and cross country ski trail. Motorized vehicles are prohibited. This trail parallels Hwy 67 and offers beautiful views of the Manitou Park area. It takes the average hiker about 1 hour to walk this paved trail. Bicyclists must yield to pedestrians. Manitou Picnic Ground has 42 picnic sites, toilets, drinking water during the summer, and a small lake open to fishing. Temperatures are similar to Colorado Springs. Afternoon thunderstorms are common throughout the summer. Drinking water is available only at Manitou Picnic Ground during the summer. Hikers are advised to carry an adequate supply.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Centennial Bicycle Trail No. 669
Camping and Backpacking Opportunities: Camping is available during the summer at South Meadows, Colorado and Painted Rocks Campgrounds along the trail.
Best Seasons: Summer to Winter
Length of Trail: 5 - 10 miles
Elevation at Trailhead: 7880 feet
Range of elevation encoutered on the hike: 7880 to 7760 feet
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Easy
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: Travel west on Hwy 24 to Woodland Park. Turn north on Hwy 67 and go 6 miles to South Meadows Campground. There is a paved parking lot just outside the campground entrance. Parking is also available at the other end of the trail at Manitou Lake Picnic Ground.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Local Office: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Address:
601 South Weber
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
719-636-1602
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