HIKE INFORMATION: We are providing hike length and difficulty so you can judge your comfort level. We stay together as a group and leave no hiker behind.
HIKE NAME: Ute Valley Park Loop Trail
DATE: Monday, March 2, 2026
HIKE LEADER: Pat Zeddies
EMAIL: patzeddies@gmail.com
PHONE: 651-748-4989
If you would like to go on this hike please contact the hike leader. Please include your cell phone number and an emergency contact if possible.
TRAILHEAD: 38.92491,-104.85684 on Vindicator Drive, just west of Eagleview Middle School. See All Trails for route. If the parking lot is full, park on Bison Ridge Drive across Vindicator from the trailhead.
MEETING PLACE: Trailhead
HIKE STARTS at: 9:00 am Please arrive by: 8:45
HIKE DISTANCE: 4 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 430
HIKING TIME (moving time): about 2 hours
HIKE DIFFICULTY RANGE: moderate due to rolling hills, rocky sections.
HIKE DESCRIPTION: This city loop trail will take us over rolling hills and through ponderosa forests. There are several overlooks and interesting rock formations. There are many spectacular views of Pike’s Peak and the front range. Poles are strongly recommended. Check the weather forecast before the hike.
HIKER PREPARATION/EQUIPMENT: Poles will be helpful due to very rocky trail, and plenty of water.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD: From I 25, take exit 148 and turn west on Rock Rimmon Blvd. Go 1.6 miles and turn left onto Vindicator Drive. Go .8 miles to the parking lot which is on the left.
RESTROOM: Yes
PETS: Dogs are OK on leash