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In the shade of sandstone spires, lies a wonderful area with lots of natural beauty and history.
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Ask hikers to name a trail that begins in Manitou Springs, and most will probably say Barr Trail, the popular path that takes hikers to the summit of 14,115-foot Pikes Peak. Locals, however, might name a smaller, less famous trail that has been a labor of love for volunteer trail builders since 1987.
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Mount Herman is a round-topped mountain in the Rampart Range that rises above the small town of Monument, north of Colorado Springs and features a short but steep run with a pleasing mountaintop payoff.
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The Palmer Trail is an excellent 5.5-mile loop that travels up through a pine forest and offers wonderful views of the surrounding mountains, including Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods.
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Greenland Open Space is a 3,000-acre stretch of meadows and foothills between Castle Rock and Colorado Springs, on the west side of I-25.
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Probably the most revered (and feared) trail in the Pikes Peak region, the Incline is also one of the most popular. Gaining 2,000 feet in 3/4ths of a mile, it follows the old rail bed of the Incline Railroad, a popular tourist attraction until it was closed by a rock slide in 1990.
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Bill Beagle is a Colorado Springs runner with a song in his heart -- and many miles on his legs!
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Bill Beagle is a Colorado Springs runner with the right attitude: running is tough but fun.
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Sandi Yukman has given back to the Colorado Springs community in many ways. From fighting fires to saving trails, Sandi is a true model athlete.
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The Colorado Front Range is often swarming with visitors during the summer, but there are some wilderness areas where tranquility can still be found.
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There are plenty of options for adventure on and around Pikes Peak in summer. Here, seven ways to get inspired.
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