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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 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
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.
Reviewed by Cheyenne Ken on 9/5/2006 I'm not sure if most people know to continue on past the bridge that goes over Helen Hunt. There is about a half mile hike to the top of a waterfall that is about a 200ft drop. It isn't as active as Helen Hunt but in the winter ice climbers climb this frozen fall. It is a great view from up there. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Colorado Hiking, Colorado Trails, Colorado Hikes, El Paso County Hiking, El Paso County Trails, El Paso County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
