Explore Manitou Springs & Pikes Peak

A variety of Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs attractions are available year-round. We've compiled some insider information to help you plan your visit.

Nature Lover

Barr Trail

The full trail to the Pikes Peak summit for serious hikers, or a shorter out-and-back to Barr Camp for a rewarding half-day hike.

0.8 miles to trailhead from the lodge

Family Trips

Cave of the Winds

Guided cave tours through ancient limestone passages, plus a mountain-top adventure park with zip lines for older kids.

3 miles from the lodge

Wildlife

Colorado Springs Day Trips

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the North Cheyenne Cañon nature trails, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum are all within a 20-minute drive.

9 miles from the lodge

Sightseeing

Garden of the Gods

Towering red sandstone rock formations with free public access, walking paths, and world-class rock climbing — a 10-minute drive from the lodge.

2.5 miles from the lodge

Rainy Day Activities

Historic Downtown Arcade District

Penny arcades, mineral springs fountains, taffy shops, and galleries line downtown Manitou Springs — an easy walk from the lodge.

0.4 miles from the lodge

Educational Adventures

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Explore 800-year-old Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings relocated and preserved just outside town, with a museum and guided tours.

1.8 miles from the lodge

Adventures

Pikes Peak Cog Railway

Ride the historic cog railway to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak without setting foot on a trail. Book ahead — trains sell out in summer.

1 mile to depot from the lodge

Hiking

The Manitou Incline

Nearly 2,800 stairs climbing over 2,000 vertical feet in less than a mile — one of the toughest and most rewarding hikes in Colorado.

0.6 miles from the lodge