State: Colorado
Location: Pike & San Isabel National Forests
Length, One-Way: 1.6 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 7900 feet
Best Season: Year-Round
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Heavy
famous tree for which the ski town was named
Trail Information
This trail follows Buffalo Canyon Creek through mature aspen stands and mixed pine and spruce forests to St. Mary’s Falls. To ones right are the falls which cascade down a granite wall 250-300 feet. To ones left is a very nice view of Colorado Springs with the Broadmoor Hotel in the foreground. Trout may be seen in the creek.
Camping is permitted at undeveloped sites along the trail. Camping is permitted if more than 300 feet away from any trail or stream. Use no-impact camping techniques. Campfire permits are not required but please be sure your fire is dead out before you leave.
Directions
From Colorado Springs:
Take either 26th St. or Cheyenne Road to North Cheyenne Canyon Road to Gold Camp Road About one mile past the intersection of North Cheyenne Canyon Road, Gold Camp Road and High Drive is the trailhead.
