List of trails:
Blackmer Loop Trail
3.52 miles of moderate trail with moderate elevation gain. A park staff favorite because of great pines and rock gardens along the way. Visitors can even view a stunning pine growing out from a boulder.
Boulder Run Trail
A one-mile moderate trail with some elevation gain offering a nice view of park open space and the Limekiln Valley, an active wildlife corridor.
Cougars Shadow Trail
A 0.85-mile, moderate, thick forest and nicely shaded single-track trail ideal for mountain bikes.
Coyote Run Trail
A 1.37 miles of easy to moderate, gentle sloping interpretive trail that’s close to the visitor's center. Great for a learn-as-you-go experience, a great horned owl has been spotted here. Let the visitor’s center know if he appears on your journey.
Sundance:
A 3.29 easy, mostly flat trail with minor elevation gain. Great for fitness training, the trail runs through a prairie dog town, so watch out; these cute critters are watching too.
Talon:
2.64 miles moderate trail with increasing elevation gain, it begins as
a prairie hike and traverses through the scrub oak to the montane.
Vegetation and views change along the way, so there's no chance to
get bored, only inspired.
Talon North:
1.60 miles moderate trail of some elevation gain with an amazing overlook.
This makes a great "AHA" moment after a nice hike or ride.
Talon South:
0.98-mile moderate trail with a gentle slope among lush vegetation
and the trail bisects a large rock fin before looping south through interesting
terrain.
Zook Loop:
1.03 easy, mostly flat trail that connects with several trails.
It leads to "The Rock Garden," which is a great place to sit and enjoy the
wonders of nature."
(Trail descriptions from the official website)
Fees:$7 per vehicle
Directions: Driving south on I-25 take exit 140. Drive south on Highway 115 for 5.5 miles. Turn right on JL Ranch Heights Rd.
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