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Silver Cascade Falls

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Highlights:

Short hike in Cheyenne Canyon to some interesting falls.
Near:Colorado Springs, CO
Scenery:
Distance:0.7 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:277 ft
Hike Time:0.5 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Out and Back


Summary: Take the trail that leads up above Helen Hunt Falls. Continue up the hillside on this trail as it does a couple of switchbacks. Cross a small bridge near the end and head out to the overlook surrounded by a rock wall. These falls are beautiful when flowing strong, but dry up quickly to a trickle.
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 Silver Cascade 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  Submit your own review
Reviewed by Bob on 1/27/2008
Nice Time - Short nice family hike - couple of spots to watch the kids. Grandma and I walked with Grandson in Late Jan 08. A little slippery in the snow - The fence made an excellent handrail - keeping things safe - Beautiful view on a sunny winter day.


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