Bear Creek Cañon Park
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Bear Creek Cañon Park is a high-country park located in
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with steep trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. A trail in the western edge of the Bear Creek Regional Park connects to the high-country Bear Creek Cañon Park.


History

General
William Jackson Palmer William Jackson Palmer (September 18, 1836 – March 13, 1909) was an American civil engineer and veteran of the American Civil War. During the Civil War, he was promoted to brevet brigadier general and received a Medal of Honor for his actions. ...
donated land to establish the park, along with other Colorado Springs parks, such as
Monument Valley Park Monument Valley Park is a historic, recreational park in Colorado Springs, Colorado through which Monument Creek flows. It is a National Register of Historic Places listing and is on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties. Geograp ...
,
North Cheyenne Cañon Park North Cheyenne Cañon Park or North Cheyenne Canyon Park is a regional park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is a National Register of Historic Places listing.Palmer Park, Pioneer Square (South) Park, and Prospect Lake. He donated a total of of land. In 1873, and for many years, the only trail up to the Pikes Peak Signal Station started in Manitou Springs and went through Bear Creek Cañon. The trail also passed through Seven Lakes, Jones Park and the past Lake House at Lake Morraine areas.


Park

The park, located at 501 Bear Creek Road, has trails for hiking and mountain biking. There is a picnic area with picnic tables.


Gallery

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References


External links


Bear Creek Cañon Park map
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