Hiking
Welcome to Mountain Chalet's hiking page! Below you will find information on trails in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region, hiking links, photos, and our online selection of hiking gear.
Be sure to visit our store for more advice, maps, and equipment. And while you're there, challenge our expert boot fitting team!
Hiking Gear and Equipment
14er Books
Backpacks
Hiking Books
Hiking Boots/ Running Shoes
Hydration Packs
Hats and Gloves
Maps and Orienteering
Mountaineering Boots
Socks
Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs
Rental Hiking Gear
Mountain Chalet offers a variety of rental equipment. Summer gear includes backpacks, tents, and climbing shoes. Winter gear includes snowshoes, ice axes, and backcountry skiing equipment.
Local Hiking Trails in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region
Below are articles written by Mountain Chalet's staff about local hiking trails. We strive to be as accurate as possible, but some information may be out of date or incomplete.
Barr Trail
Garden of the Gods
Pulpit Rock Park
Red Mountain
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Ring the Peak Trail
Sondermann Park
Stanley Canyon
Ute Valley Park
Waldo Canyon
Hiking Safety & Equipment Articles
Layering For Comfort and Survival
Describes the basic principles of layering your clothing to be prepared for any weather conditions.
Trekking Poles
Describes the many advantages of trekking poles and explains how to properly use them.
Working with the Ten Essentials
Outlines the "Ten Essentials" and a few extra items that should be taken on outdoor excursions for safety.
Hiking Links
100 Summits
An extensive resource for climbing summits in Colorado, with topographical maps, weather forecasts, statistics, photos, and a place to create your own summit log.
City of Colorado Springs Trails Page
Maps of local open spaces, parks, and urban trails
A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and restoring Pikes Peak.
Friends of the Peak
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Red Rock Canyon Open Space. The site has maps, educational descriptions, directions, and volunteer opportunities.
Intemann Trail Committee
Trail maps, directions, and volunteer opportunities for maintaining the Intemann Trail in Manitou Springs.
Pikes Peak Alpine School
Instruction and guiding for mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, backcountry skiing, avalanche education, and trekking.
Pikes Peak Sports
A free social network for the outdoor community in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. Meet people with similar interests, share stories, post photos, and find events!
Rocky Mountain Field Institute
A non-profit organization providing educational opportunities through the restoration of key natural areas.
Trails and Open Space Coalition
A non-profit organization working to preserve open space and rural land, and to create a network of trails, bikeways and greenways in the Pikes Peak region. The site has hiking news, trail descriptions, events, and volunteer opportunities.
