Pikes Peak Road Runners

Colorado Springs, Colorado


Places to Run in the Pikes Peak Region

Palmer Park - Beginner Trails

North Canon Trailhead Degree of Difficulty Length (miles)
Grandview Trail - This trail provides great views of Pikes Peak and overlooks parts of the city (with views of Garden of the Gods in the distance). Green 1.9 One Way
Yucca Flats Trailhead
Mesa Trail - This trail is relatively flat with a good dirt running surface. It is situated on the top of the Mesa so also has good views of Pikes Peak.  Green 3.1
Sentinel Point Trailhead
Grandview Trail  Green 1.3 One Way
Council Grounds Trailhead
Greencrest Trail - If you park in the main parking lot (corner of Maizeland and Academy), then this trail will provide access to many of the other trails in the park (e.g., Palmer Pt, Templeton, etc). Green 2.6 One Way