Bear Creek Cañon Park facts for kids
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Bear Creek Cañon Park is a beautiful park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It's known for its tall mountains and exciting trails. You can go hiking, mountain biking, or even horseback riding here!
This park is connected to the Bear Creek Regional Park. You can find a trail on the western side of the Regional Park that leads right into Bear Creek Cañon Park.
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Park History
Who Created the Park?
A long time ago, a man named General William Jackson Palmer helped create many parks in Colorado Springs. He gave away a lot of land, about 1,270 acres in total!
Bear Creek Cañon Park was one of the special places he helped set aside. He also helped create other well-known parks like Monument Valley Park, North Cheyenne Cañon Park, and Palmer Park.
Old Trails to Pikes Peak
Back in 1873, there was only one main path to the Pikes Peak Signal Station. This station was a lookout point on top of Pikes Peak.
The trail started in Manitou Springs and went right through Bear Creek Cañon. It was a long journey, about 17 miles! The trail also passed by places like Seven Lakes and Jones Park.
What Can You Do at the Park?
Bear Creek Cañon Park is located at 501 Bear Creek Road. It's a great place to explore the outdoors.
You can find many trails perfect for hiking and mountain biking. If you want to relax, there's also a picnic area with tables where you can enjoy a meal with friends or family.
Images for kids
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Bear Creek, a stream flowing through Bear Creek Cañon Park.
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A peaceful picnic area next to Bear Creek in the park.
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A wide view across the top of Bear Creek Cañon towards Old Gold Camp Road.
