North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center

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Beautiful views of North Cheyenne Canyon Park may be seen from Colorado Springs. Everyone with even a vague interest in nature and idiosyncratic outdoors should visit this beautiful park. Explore the bounteous breathtaking trails, beautiful waterfalls, and diverse animals.


With its towering trees, trickling brooks, and stunning rock formations, North Cheyenne Caon Park will make you feel as if you've stepped into another charming spheroid of nature. The name of the park comes from the narrow, steep-sided valley that was formed by North

Cheyenne Creek over millions of years.


Whether you're interested in the park's history, geology, or wildlife, the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center is the place to go. Visitors of all ages can acquire information from the center's informative tours, engaging activities, and interactive displays.


How to explore North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center?


  • North Cheyenne Caon Park has a number of hiking routes for people of various experience levels. Whether you're a newbie or an experienced hiker, you'll find a trail to fit your needs. The Columbine Trail, Mt. Cutler Trail, and Seven Bridges Trail are among the most popular.
  • The park is home to a miscellany of species, including deer, foxes, bears, and birds of prey. Keep a look out for these amazing species while you explore the park, and you might just spot some of them in their native habitat.
  • With various picnic spots strewn across the park, North Cheyenne Canyon is ideal for a relaxed outdoor lunch or dinner with family and friends.
  • North Cheyenne Canyon offers good rock climbing options for more adventurous guests. Climbers of all skill levels will find the park's enormous rock formations both demanding and rewarding.
  • Starsmore's Visitor and Nature Center is a great place to learn about the park's natural history, geology, and fauna. To gain a better knowledge and appreciation of the park's natural treasures, take advantage of the center's educational programs, interactive exhibits, and guided tours.
  • Helen Hunt Falls and Silver Cascade Falls are two of the many stunning waterfalls in North Cheyenne Canyon. These lovely sites are ideal for taking photos or simply observing the park's natural splendor.
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    4 hours

Address of North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center

2120 S Cheyenne Canon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Opening & Closing time of North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center

  • Monday
    05:00-22:00
  • Tuesday
    05:00-22:00
  • Wednesday
    05:00-22:00
  • Thursday
    05:00-22:00
  • Friday
    05:00-22:00
  • Saturday
    05:00-22:00
  • Sunday
    05:00-22:00
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