Rock Island Rail Trail Access Point, Colorado Springs
Posted by: 
ronjean
N 38° 51.559 W 104° 46.509
13S E 519508 N 4301189
This trail is part of a wide 35 mile network
Waymark Code: WM6M33
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 06/18/2009
Views: 18
The Rock Island Trail connects to the Pikes Peak Greenway (16mi), the Shooks Run Trail (3mi) and the Homestead Trail (8mi). Hikers, runners and bicyclists are now able to travel from Palmer Lake north of Colorado Springs to Fountain on the south end of town on a continuous 35-mile pathway that ties together other local trails. Overall, one can also get to the El Pomar Youth Sports Complex, America the Beautiful Park, the Goose Gossage Park, and the Templeton Gap Trail, among others. See the weblink below for maps and other access points.
Country: USA
State/Province/etc.: Colorado
Trail Start (town): Colorado Springs
Trail Finish (town): Colorado Springs
Trail Length: 3
Trail Surface: Paved
Pack Animals Allowed: yes
Fees: no
Internet Link(s):
http://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=1881
Rail-to-Trail Sign: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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