Mountain Park Trail Map
A great way to see the flora and fauna of Pueblo Mountain Park is to take a hike along one of the trails. There are over eight miles of trails in the park, open to foot and horse traffic. Mountain Bike traffic is permitted on Carhart Trail, only. San Isabel National Forest can be accessed through Pueblo Mountain Park, offering many more miles of trails.
Devil’s Canyon Trail: Accessed from the trailhead just up the road from the ballpark, this trail is the most heavily used trail in the park. The trail travels along a seasonal drainage called Devil’s Dribble. Much of the trail is shaded, making it a perfect summer afternoon hike. You can access Northridge Trail and Mace Trail from Devil’s Canyon Trail.
Mace Trail: The trailhead is just up the road from the Devil’s Canyon Trailhead. It climbs through most of the park’s terrestrial ecosystems. You can access Tower Trail and Lookout Point via Mace Trail.
Tower Trail: Tower Trail leads to the historic Fire Tower, which is a must-see attraction within our beloved Pueblo Mountain Park (climb at your own risk!). The trailhead is at the southern end of the Scenic Highway, which is the Park’s upper dirt road. You can access Camp Burch and USFS Trail #1321 (South Creek) via Tower Trail, as well as loop into Mace Trail.
The Fire Tower was built in 1937 by a Civilian Conservation Corps crew, as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal to create jobs related to the conservation and development of natural resources in rural lands owned by federal, state, and local governments. During summer months, you are surrounded by luscious green pine trees and scrub oak as you travel this out-and-back trail. It is mostly uphill on the way, and 1.06 miles to reach the Tower. At approximately 7,400 ft elevation, the Fire Tower is the highest point of the park.
Northridge Trail: At 2.2 miles, Northridge Trail is the Pueblo Mountain Park’s longest trail. It can be accessed at the Devil’s Canyon Trailhead within our trail system. Northridge Trail loops into Mace Trail and also connects to the upper part of the Devil’s Canyon drainage. Additionally, Northridge Trail provides access to USFS Trail #1384, aka Squirrel Creek Trail, in San Isabel National Forest.
Carhart Trail: The park’s newest trail is 1.8 miles one way, and 3.6 miles out and back. Carhart Trail meanders past sweet-smelling pine trees through the northern edge of the Pueblo Mountain Park. Carhart Trail connects to the historic Squirrel Creek Trail, which leads to Davenport Trail, both within San Isabel National Forest. This varied and adventurous trail is perfect for hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers! No horse traffic on Carhart Trail, please.