Pikes Pick: Ideal time to hike Catamount Trail near Colorado Springs

By Jennifer Mulson jen.mulson@gazettedev.gazette.com October 3, 2025 | updated 10 months ago

The Garden of Eden exists in Green Mountain Falls. It's true. And now's the time to visit, with the gorgeous changing leaves and perfect fall temperatures. Find the Catamount Trailhead after hiking up the steep Hondo Avenue in the center of town. The trail goes up about a mile and a half to the top, then winds down into the Garden of Eden, a beautiful pasture that stretches alongside a creek and giant boulders, before inclining up toward the North and South Catamount Reservoirs; visitcos.com/directory/catamount-trail. Photo by Joe LaFleur (Joe LaFleur)

The Garden of Eden is in Green Mountain Falls. Find the Catamount Trailhead after hiking up the steep Hondo Avenue in the center of town. The trail goes up about a mile and a half, then winds down into the Garden of Eden, a beautiful pasture. — Jennifer Mulson

Jennifer Mulson jen.mulson@gazettedev.gazette.com

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Pikes Pick: Ideal time to hike Catamount Trail near Colorado Springs

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