Nature’s Neighborhood: Wolf Lake Walk, Crews Gulch Trail

· Jul. 2, 2020, 2:27 pm
Susan Davies of the Trails and Open Space Coalition said Wolf Lake Walk is a great space for a short, scenic walk.Susan Davies of the Trails and Open Space Coalition said Wolf Lake Walk is a great space for a short, scenic walk. Courtesy of Susan Davies / Trails and Open Space Coalition
Susan Davies of the Trails and Open Space Coalition said Wolf Lake Walk is a great space for a short, scenic walk.

For hiking and biking around the Pikes Peak region, Susan Davies of the Trails and Open Space Coalition has some new places to explore.

This week on Nature's Neighborhood, where we highlight some possibly lesser known areas to get outside, Davies shares two spots with views of water and easy walkability.

Wolf Lake Walk is located in the northeast corner of Colorado Springs.Credit Courtesy of Susan Davies / Trails and Open Space Coalition
Wolf Lake Walk is located in the northeast corner of Colorado Springs.

Wolf Lake Walk

If you're looking for a quick water fix and a perfect family walk, you can easily loop around Wolf Lake in the northeast corner of Colorado Springs.

A six-foot wide concrete path will take you around the lake in just seven-tenths of a mile. Now for a longer walk, Wolf Lake Walk branches off from the Lake Loop and travels about one mile south to Research Parkway. Parking is plentiful along Wolf Lake Drive, and you'll have great views of grassland, Black Forest, and even Pikes Peak.

Crews Gulch Trail is accessible through John Ceresa Park.Credit Courtesy of Susan Davies / Trails and Open Space Coalition
Crews Gulch Trail is accessible through John Ceresa Park.

Crews Gulch Trail  

Cyclists should check out the Crews Gulch Trail. It's a beautiful 5.2 mile round trip. The trail is easily accessed from the lightly used Johns Ceresa Memorial Park, located right along the Fountain Creek Regional Trail.

It's a neighborhood trail that climbs gently to Widefield Community Park, offering a wonderful disc golf course, multiple smooth trail options and access to the creekway flowing right through it center. As a bonus, the Bluestem Prairie Open Space is just about a half mile down the road.

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