At a glance:
Distance: Anywhere from 1 - 5 miles
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Map Link: Austin Bluffs Open Space Website: Austin Bluffs Open Space Google Maps Link: Austin Bluffs Open Space Dogs: On a leash Bikes: Yes |
Austin Bluffs Open Space
Austin Bluffs Open Space has a variety of trails that are great for hiking or mountain biking. It connects in with pulpit rock if you want to get up to an overlook with great views. The best views from the main part of the open space are along the Austin Bluffs Main trail. The best named trail is the Angry Squirrel trail. If you see an angry squirrel, then its best to just leave it alone, I probably ran over its tail on my bike.
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Austin bluffs open space
getting there:
Full Disclosure: There are a few different ways to access the open space. Out most common ways:
- The parking lot for Pulpit Rock
- Costco parking lot and ride under the road and up into the open space.
- At the intersection of University Park and Rockhurst. There is an access trail right there.
Address: 6411 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
1) From the North end of town, head South on I-25 and take exit 148 for Corporate Dr. toward Nevada Ave/Rockrimmon Rd.
2) Use the left two lanes to turn left onto Corporate Dr./N. Nevada Ave.
3) Turn left to stay on N. Nevada Ave.
4) The parking lot will be on your right.
- The parking lot for Pulpit Rock
- Costco parking lot and ride under the road and up into the open space.
- At the intersection of University Park and Rockhurst. There is an access trail right there.
Address: 6411 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
1) From the North end of town, head South on I-25 and take exit 148 for Corporate Dr. toward Nevada Ave/Rockrimmon Rd.
2) Use the left two lanes to turn left onto Corporate Dr./N. Nevada Ave.
3) Turn left to stay on N. Nevada Ave.
4) The parking lot will be on your right.