Horsethief Falls Trail is a popular out-and-back trail off Highway 67, between Divide and Cripple Creek. The hike is moderately difficult and has an elevation gain of over 550 feet. The best time to enjoy this trail is from May until October. While the trail is short, the beginning of the hike is relatively difficult. The best part of the trial is Horsethief Falls, a  beautiful, mountain-side waterfall. Wildlife you might encounter on Horsethief Falls Trail include mule deer and rabbits. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Sentinel Point Loop is a moderately popular, difficult trail that should only be attempted by experienced hikers. Elevation gain is 2,772 feet. (Sentinel Point is the second highest peak in the Pikes Peak area, reaching an elevation of 12,527 feet.) Parts of the trail are not well-marked and some route-finding and scrambling are involved. The part of the trail near the top of Sentinel Point is very steep and rocky. If you're able to handle this trial, you'll be rewarded with excellent views of Cripple Creek, Sangre de Cristo, and the Sawatch Mountains. You'll also see a variety of beautiful wildflowers during certain times of the year. Sentinel Point Loop is best attempted in the spring, summer, or fall months. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Gold Camp Road Trail is a moderately, some-what popular loop near Colorado Springs. Elevation gain is over 2,000 feet.The trial is used by hikers, mountain bikers, dirt bikers, and folks on 4x4 vehicles. Along the way, you'll pass by a number of attractions, including Silver Cascade Falls, open and collapsed mountain tunnels, and (possibly) haunted sections. Gold Camp Road itself was originally built in the heyday of gold mining in the Pikes Peak area. It connected Cripple Creek to Colorado Springs. Leased dogs are welcome on the trial. Note that Gold Camp Road is occasionally closed due to rock slides.

Pancake Rocks is a popular out-and-back trail best explored from March until October. It's a moderately difficult hike, with an elevation gain of 1,669 feet. The trail winds through pine forests and leads to the iconic Pancake Rocks outcropping. Along the way, you'll get fantastic views to the south and to the west. At the peak of the trail, you'll have great views, as well. Leashed dogs are welcome. Note that, even in warmer months, you might encounter some snow since the sun doesn't hit the east side directly.

Pony Gulch Homestead is a moderately difficult out-and-back trail that passes by a number of historic sites. The trail is used by hikers, backpackers, and folks on nature trips. Elevation gain is just over 760 feet. The best time to hike Pony Gulch Homestead is from April until November. Dogs are welcome. Note that this trail is not marked well, especially at the beginning of the hike. Look for cairns, and follow them.