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Landmark: Helen Hunt FallsCity: Colorado Springs
Country: USA Colorado
Continent: North America
Helen Hunt Falls, Colorado Springs, USA Colorado, North America
A 35-foot waterfall situated somewhat majestically in North Cheyenne Cañon Park Colorado Springs is rather picturesque.
The falls bear name of 19th-century poet Helen Maria Hunt Jackson renowned for activism on behalf of Native Americans and attract tourists locally.
Falls are located roughly 2.5 miles up North Cheyenne Canyon Road from park entrance.
Area offers parking lot accommodating around 30 vehicles though it gets pretty crowded during peak tourist season in summer months suddenly.
Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center provides interpretive exhibits and maps about park's natural features seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day daily 8 a.m.
till 4 p.m.
North Cheyenne Cañon Road and Gold Camp Road will be shut down by June 2025 owing largely to nasty road damage affecting Helen Hunt Falls access.
A short paved path leads down rather quickly to base of falls making it pretty accessible for visitors of various ages.
A moderately steep trail ascends beside falls offering a bridge with panoramic views for seekers of a super immersive experience.
Columbine Trail starts at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center near park entrance offering a more extensive hiking experience with varying terrain.
The 4-mile one-way trail winds rather quietly alongside Cheyenne Creek and ends abruptly at majestic Helen Hunt Falls.
Rocky surfaces and drastic elevation changes characterize trail conditions so hikers should wear sturdy footwear very carefully on such terrain.
Late spring and early summer bring peak water flow courtesy of snowmelt making it an ideal time for a visit.
Helen Hunt Falls and Silver Cascade Falls often freeze solid during harsh winter months creating a rugged landscape eerily stunning in stillness.
Visitors ought to tread warily on treacherous trails rendered precariously slippery by ice.
Helen Hunt Falls beckons nature enthusiasts with serene ambiance and diverse terrain for casual strolls or reckless hiking escapades and outright thrills.
The falls bear name of 19th-century poet Helen Maria Hunt Jackson renowned for activism on behalf of Native Americans and attract tourists locally.
Falls are located roughly 2.5 miles up North Cheyenne Canyon Road from park entrance.
Area offers parking lot accommodating around 30 vehicles though it gets pretty crowded during peak tourist season in summer months suddenly.
Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center provides interpretive exhibits and maps about park's natural features seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day daily 8 a.m.
till 4 p.m.
North Cheyenne Cañon Road and Gold Camp Road will be shut down by June 2025 owing largely to nasty road damage affecting Helen Hunt Falls access.
A short paved path leads down rather quickly to base of falls making it pretty accessible for visitors of various ages.
A moderately steep trail ascends beside falls offering a bridge with panoramic views for seekers of a super immersive experience.
Columbine Trail starts at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center near park entrance offering a more extensive hiking experience with varying terrain.
The 4-mile one-way trail winds rather quietly alongside Cheyenne Creek and ends abruptly at majestic Helen Hunt Falls.
Rocky surfaces and drastic elevation changes characterize trail conditions so hikers should wear sturdy footwear very carefully on such terrain.
Late spring and early summer bring peak water flow courtesy of snowmelt making it an ideal time for a visit.
Helen Hunt Falls and Silver Cascade Falls often freeze solid during harsh winter months creating a rugged landscape eerily stunning in stillness.
Visitors ought to tread warily on treacherous trails rendered precariously slippery by ice.
Helen Hunt Falls beckons nature enthusiasts with serene ambiance and diverse terrain for casual strolls or reckless hiking escapades and outright thrills.
