Fall Hiking · Colorado Springs, CO

Cottonwood Creek Park

moderate

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Aspen, 112 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:01 pm.

83°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 83°

Trailhead temp

88° est. at 6,606 ft

Wind

5 mph NNW

UV index

6.5 high

Sun window

6:07 am to 8:01 pm

Distance

—

Elevation gain

—

High point

6,606ft

Season

Sep - Nov

About

Cottonwood Creek Park is a moderate fall hiking destination located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features a paved multi-use trail that follows Cottonwood Creek, offering a gentle incline suitable for a 2-hour outing. The park is pet-friendly and provides parking. Restroom facilities are available, specifically noted as port-o-let enclosures following recent renovations. The recommended season for hiking is September through November, when conditions are typically dry and mild.