ATV & Dirt Bike Trails
Pike National Forest offers multiple ATV and Dirt Bike trailheads for use by a growing number of individual and OHV clubs.
Careful attention to trail use rules helps keep the forest open for everyone!
Camping In Teller County
Cool Colorado summer nights make a campfire something to look forward to at the end of each day.
Public and private campgrounds along with full service RV parks allow you to "rough it" any way you want!
Hiking & Mountaineering
Whether you are looking for an easy or more difficult hiking experience, you'll find many beautiful trails to test your skill and stamina.
Mountaineering is a growing sport that will take you to the top of the world!
Rock Climbing
Teller County is fast becoming known to the rock climbing fans living in Colorado Springs and nearby Front Range communities.
There are several great guides who can have you safely testing yourself in this growing sport!
A Colorado Favorite!
What better way to see Colorado than on horseback!
There are several established horseback riding businesses that you may choose to enjoy a quided ride with or bring your own horse and try one of the hundreds of trails found throughout Teller County.
Mountain Biking
Colorado is probably the mountain biking capitol of the United States. Hundreds of great trails. Many different levels of difficulty.
Ski Colorado in the winter and mountain bike Teller County all summer long. You'll never have to ride the same trail twice in your lifetime, unless you really want too!
Hit Your Golfball Farther!
Just because you're vacationing at 9,000 feet doesn't mean you can't enjoy a great round of golf right here in Teller County.
Shining Mountain Golf Club in Woodland Park offers you a great golfing experience with a unique mountain attitude. Be sure to put on the sunblock before teeing off!
Gold Medal Trout Fishing
Visitors from around the world and residents all around the county enjoy some of the best trout fishing in America. Whether you're fishing area lakes, forest beaver ponds, or our local Colorado Gold Medal trout streams, you're guaranteed a day to remember.
Kayaking & Canoeing
Do you find peace or adventure on the water? Give kayaking and canoeing a try while visiting. Be on the water in just minutes from almost anywhere in Teller County. Rampart Reservoir, Manitou Lake, Eleven Mile Canyon, and Eleven Mile Reservoir are just a few places for you to get your feet wet.
Wildlife All Around You
Teller County is home to nearly all of Colorado's most famous wildlife. Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, mountain lion, beaver, otter, fox, coyote, hawks, eagles, and even wild donkeys make their homes right here. Best viewing is usually mornings and evenings.
Trails at Eleven Mile State Park
The Coyote Ridge Interpretive Trail is located just off the Coyote Ridge parking lot. The 1.35 mile self-guided nature trail loop winds its way along a low, easily hiked ridge and through several micro-ecosystems found in the hills and meadows. Pets--on a leash and under physical control--are welcome.The Coyote Ridge Trail splits into two loops (Ponderosa and Aspen) that intersect in the middle. For a map of the park's trail system, view the Trail System Map.
In summer, guided nature hikes with park interpreters are available, check the park's calendar for more information.
Birders can download the bird list for both Eleven Mile and Spinney Mountain parks.
The Black Bear Trail is 0.6 miles long and is considered a moderate hike. It spurs off of the Midland Trail and travels around the perimeter of the backcountry camping area. It explores the beautiful backcountry peninsula as it winds its way through the 25 secluded backcountry campsites. The trail consists of a few areas that require a scramble across bare rock or up uneven stone steps.
The Midland Trail begins at the far north end of the Coyote Ridge Trail's Aspen Loop and connects to the east side of the Black Bear Trail. This easy to moderate (it has a few small hills to climb) section of trail adds 2.9 miles to the existing trail system.
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