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Helen Hunt Falls

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Highlights:

Very brief hike to view the scenic Helen Hunt Falls
Near:Colorado Springs, CO
Scenery:
Distance:0.1 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:20 ft
Hike Time:0.5 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Out and Back


Summary: This hike is short. From your car head to the visitor station. From here you can see the falls. There is a short set of stairs leading up to a bridge that crosses the top of the falls.
Trailhead: Take the Nevada Exit off of I-25 on the South side of Colorado Springs. Follow Nevada south a few blocks to Cheyenne Blvd. Turn West on Cheyenne Blvd. Continue on this road until you reach a fork in the road with a sign for Helen Hunt falls to the right and Seven Falls to the left. This will take you into Cheyenne Canyon. Follow this curvy road until you get to the vistors station at a large switchback in the road. Park here. (Lat:38.79 Lon:-104.90646)
Trail Guides for Helen Hunt Falls:
Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers,
Ranger Contact: Helen Hunt Falls visitor center 719-633-5701 Open in summer only
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joshua Friesema, who has posted  97 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here.
Trail Reviews  Page 1 of 2   Submit your own review
Reviewed by Caroline on 6/18/2008
My family and I LINCOLN 7 CAROLINE 11 loved the wond erful hiking experience !!!! I luv colorado

Reviewed by M.J. on 6/7/2008
A nice, sometimes steep small hike. Good for kids I think. My 2 1/2 year old didn't seem to have too many problems with it. Can't beat a nice view for FREE! (everything else you nearly have to pay for...).

Reviewed by KK on 4/27/2008
Great for 5-year old daughter. Crowded down low. Be sure to go past falls and all the way up to make it worthwhile. Good place for Beginners.

Reviewed by General Chan on 9/6/2007
The downhill drive from the area is awesome! Good for racing against jambroni's who thinks their the shiznack.

Reviewed by K R H on 8/19/2007
Cheyenne Ken is right. If you cross over the stream at the restrooms and go up the other side it is very nice also. Beware of the City Park Nazi's that will tell you this is not a trail-but they will tell you ice climbers use it (what?). I have been hiking it for six years and was accused of bushwacking through a well worn trailhead. Whatever.

Reviewed by Viewer on 7/19/2007
Beautiful view...

Reviewed by Bill on 6/3/2007
Helen Hunt is a nice destination at the end of the Columbine Trail. If you drive up to the falls, it's pretty, but not exactly spectacular. Touristy.

Reviewed by magikned on 10/16/2006
Helen Hunt Falls is a more laid back atttraction. Compared to Seven Falls which charges a fee. The hike is beautiful! Be sure to get there via Gold Camp Road. Find your niche.


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