New Santa Fe Regional Trail - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About New Santa Fe Regional Trail

The New Santa Fe Regional Trail connects the Tri-Lakes area and northern Colorado Springs following the historic, right-of-way of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad. The trail is popular among hikers, cyclists, equestrians and families out for a stroll. Along the way you'll find interpretive signs, wildlife and interesting geological features, not to mention incredible views, in particular Pikes Peak. The trail passes through the town of Monument.

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Attractions Near New Santa Fe Regional Trail

Pulpit Rock Park

Pulpit Rock Park

6.45km from New Santa Fe Regional Trail

Pulpit Rock Park is one of the highest altitude destinations to hike in Colorado Springs. There are so many rock formations to see and also there are so many things to see and study around.

United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel

United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel

6.48km from New Santa Fe Regional Trail

The Chapel of the United States Air Force Academy is a religious building completed in 1962 in the area of cadets, north of Colorado Springs, in the area known as El Paso County area, Colorado, United States. With 46m high is placed on an area adjacent to the Court of Honor podium.The Cadet Chapel was awarded the American Institute of Architects' National Twenty-five Year Award in 1996 and, as part of the Cadet Area, was named a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 2004.

Blodgett Peak

Blodgett Peak

6.52km from New Santa Fe Regional Trail

Blodgett Peak is a mountain summit in El Paso County, Colorado. Blodgett Peak is located in Pike National Forest. and at its base is Blodgett Peak Open Space of Colorado Springs. Blodgett Peak is located in the Northwest part of town just south of the Air Force Academy, and this peak sees a lot of traffic due to the city recently opening the lower part of the mountain as the Blodgett Peak Open Space.

Austin Bluffs Open Space

Austin Bluffs Open Space

7.93km from New Santa Fe Regional Trail

This 500-acre park includes land from the University Park Open Space, Pulpit Rock Park and Austin Bluffs Park. The Open Space includes paved and gravel trails with great views of the mountains and the city. This was one of the earliest open spaces preserved through the City’s TOPS Program.

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods

10.73km from New Santa Fe Regional Trail

Garden of the Gods is a public park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1971. The garden's red rock formations were created during a geological upheaval along a natural fault line millions of years ago. Archaeological evidence shows that prehistoric people visited Garden of the Gods about 1330 BC.The outstanding geologic features of the park, including Steamboat Rock, the Three Graces, and Balanced Rock.

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

10.89km from New Santa Fe Regional Trail

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is a living history museum and farm, depicting life in the Pikes Peak region. Restored buildings and period-appropriate attired museum guides depict life in the Pikes Peak region in four time periods and in four different households: American Indian life in 1775; an 1860s cabin ; an 1880s farm; and a 1907 Edwardian Country Estate.

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El Paso County

El Paso County

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El Paso County is one of the 64 counties of the U.S. state of Colorado. The county seat is Colorado Springs, the second-most populous city in Colorado. It is one of the iconic location in COlorado that is famous for its natural beauty and also for its architectural beauty.

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