HIKE INFORMATION: We are providing hike length, elevation gain and estimated difficulty so
you can judge your comfort level. We stay together as a group and leave no hiker behind.
HIKE NAME: Cougar’s Shadow/Blackmer Loop, (modified) Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Date: Monday, June 20,2026
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: Cougar’s Shadow/Blackmer Loop in Cheyenne Mountain State Park.
MEETING PLACE: trailhead; begins off the amphitheater parking lot.
HIKE STARTS at: 8:30
Please arrive at trailhead by: 8:15
HIKE DISTANCE: 2.5 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: about 300 Feet
HIKING TIME (moving time): about 1.5 hours
HIKE DIFFICULTY RANGE: Easy
PACE: Moving along but enjoying the views.
HIKE DESCRIPTION: This is a beautiful hike through a forest of gambel oak.There are a
variety of landscapes and you should hear or see wild turkeys. Bear scat has been seen but
hopefully bears are too shy for our group. We will have good views of Colorado Springs and
Fort Carson and Cheyenne Mountain. The trail is in good condition. The weather should be
sunny and mild with no precipitation. Wear layers for comfort.
HIKER EQUIPMENT: Poles may be helpful. Bring plenty of water. Check the weather. There is
a $10 permit day use fee unless you have a “keep it wild” license plate.Somewhere along the
hike, we will take a short break to have a snack and water.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD: Drive SOUTH on highway 115 about 2 miles past
South Academy Boulevard. Turn right into the entrance to Cheyenne Mountain State Park.
Drive up the mountain passing several turn offs until you see a sign on the left for Falcon
amphitheater. Meet in the parking lot.
RESTROOM: Yes at the trailhead and at the Visitor Center as well as open campsites.
PETS: No