Colorado Springs area outdoor events starting Sept. 1
Cycling
THROUGH SEPT. 21
Ale Trail Rides — 10:45 a.m. Sundays, Cerberus Brewing Co., 702 W. Colorado Ave.; 719-636-2337, info@cerberusbrewingco.com.
Hiking
Cheyenne Mountain State Park — 410 JL Ranch Heights Road. Day pass $10 per vehicle; cpwconnect.state.co.us/d/cmsp/calendar.
• Meadow Nature Walk, 10 a.m. Sundays, Amphitheatre.
Mueller State Park — 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle; 719-687-2366.
• Beginner Bird Walk, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Elk Meadow Trailhead.
• Junior Rangers on the Trail, for children with an adult, 11 a.m.-noon Friday, Outlook Ridge Trailhead.
• Wildlife Viewing Hike, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Black Bear Trailhead. Registration required.
SATURDAY
Pikes Peak Challenge — Pikes Peak summit hike, Barr Camp hike or Manitou Springs walk, to benefit the Brain Injury Association of Colorado, minimum of $200 raised in donations required. Registration: pikespeakchallenge.com.
Nature
Fountain Creek Nature Center — 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain. Registration: 719-520-6745, elpasocountynaturecenters.com.
• Nature Adventures: Diners, Drive-ins and Detritivores, for ages 3-6 with an adult, 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday or 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, $3.
Mueller State Park — 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle; 719-687-2366.
• Moth Night, 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Amphitheater.
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center Meet & Greet Encounter — Check-in at 8:45 a.m. with tour at 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 4729 Twin Rock Road, Divide. For ages 18 and older, $140 through Oct. 31. Registration: wolfeducation.org.
SUNDAY
2025 Palmer Paddle — Paddleboard race, to benefit the Tri-Lakes Dynamic Rotary Club, 10 a.m.-noon, Palmer Lake, 199 County Line Road, Palmer Lake, $50. Registration: tinyurl.com/32953cnz.
THROUGH FRIDAY
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services’ Annual Calendar Photo Contest — Showcasing city open spaces. Go online for information: tinyurl.com/5jdbfy7h.
Horses
SATURDAY
Spencer Miller Tribute Roping — 9 a.m., Latigo Trails Equestrian Center, 13710 Halleluiah Trail, Elbert, go online for prices. Registration: tinyurl.com/mrxfb3ef.
Outdoor Skills
Mueller State Park — 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle; 719-687-2366.
• Basic Survival for Kids, for ages 5 and older with an adult, 2-3 p.m. Friday, Camper Services.
• Archery, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dragonfly Pond parking lot, foam bows available for younger kids, some adaptable equipment available. Call for details.
Running
Pikes Peak Road Runners — Registration: pprrun.org.
• Nielson Two Mile Challenge – Summer Series No. 5, 8 a.m. Saturday, North Monument Valley Park, West Fontanero Street and Culebra Avenue.
Jack Quinn’s Running Club — 5K, 5:15-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub, 21 S. Tejon St.; jackquinnsrunners.com.
Thursday Night Run Club — 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, Cerberus Brewing Co., 702 W. Colorado Ave.; 719-636-2337, info@cerberusbrewingco.com.
SATURDAY
Gleneagle Spirit 5k Run/Walk and Kid’s Run — To benefit Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, with midway, food trucks, fire truck display and music, 8 a.m.-noon, Antelope Trails Elementary School, 15280 Jessie Drive, go online for prices. Registration: gleneaglespiritrun.com.
Volunteering
Bear Creek Nature Center — 245 Bear Creek Road. Registration: kyleetaylor2@elpasoco.com.
• Restoration Crew, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.
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