North Cheyenne Canyon Park, Colorado Springs

Located in the foothills, just west of the The Broadmoor, this park is the perfect locale to visit if time is limited and you want to get a sense of some mountain hiking. It offers hiking trails through mountain canyons, many of which offer great views of the Rockies to the west. The canyons are also popular with climbers who can always be seen spidering the cliff walls. There are plenty of picnic shelters, and for wildlife and fauna information visit the Starsmore Discovery Center inside the park.