Parks & outdoor · El Paso County (east)

Paint Mines Interpretive Park

Day-trip east of the Springs: colorful clay hoodoos and short interpretive trails. Feels like another planet an hour (or less) from town depending on traffic.

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Know before you go

Stay on trails to protect fragile formations. Limited shade—bring water. Confirm current park hours and road conditions.

Address: 29950 Paint Mines Rd, Calhan, CO 80808
Website: Official site ↗

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