Placed by permission of Park Manager Rich Dudley, please be
respectful of all surroundings. Stay on trails as much as possible,
avoid creating social trails!
PARK ONLY IN PARKING LOTS...DO NOT PARK ALONG THE ROADWAY OR
IN FRONT OF LOCKED GATES
Considered one of the "crown jewels" in Colorado's extensive
state park system, Cheyenne Mountain State Park is the result of
strong partnerships and years of thoughtful planning. Acquired in
June 2000 through a partnership between the City of Colorado
Springs, Colorado State Parks, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and
other local private organizations, the park represents the
protection of one of the last significant open spaces along the
southern section of the Colorado Front Range.
Cheyenne Mountain is the only state park in El Paso County, and
will offer superior facilities and recreational opportunities.
Foremost among the park's offerings will be the trail system
consisting of 20 miles of hiking and biking trails. Along with
great trails, the park will offer a Visitor Center with gift shop
and interpretive displays, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
Talon Trail is named for the many birds of prey found in the park.
Be sure to watch for them soaring overhead as you hike to this
cache.
Please stick to established trails. All the twists and turns of
the trail system have been designed to get you safely through the
terrain and to protect the wildlife habitat. There is nothing to be
gained by trying to take a shortcut.
Cache container is ammo can with original contents of: logbook
and pencil, puzzles, playing cards, toys, small first aid kit,
necklaces, goofy pens, Cheyenne Mountain Park logo'd items, and
more!