Cheyenne Mountain, Pike National Forest

Name: Cheyenne Mountain
Address: Pike National Forest, United States

#2 among attractions in Pike National Forest

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Cheyenne Mountain is a triple-peaked mountain in El Paso County, Colorado, southwest of downtown Colorado Springs. The mountain serves as a host for military, communications, recreational, and residential functions. The underground operations center for the North American Aerospace Defense Command was built during the Cold War to monitor North American airspace for missile launches and Soviet military aircraft. Built deep within granite, it was designed to withstand the impact and fallout from a nuclear bomb. Its function broadened with the end of the Cold War, and then many of its functions were transferred to Peterson Air Force Base in 2006. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9570 ftProminence: 1141 ftCoordinates: 38°44'14"N, 104°52'52"W

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Cheyenne Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: South Cheyenne Cañon, Seven Falls, Helen Hunt Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

3.7 miN
Canyon, Natural attraction, Nature and wildlife
South Cheyenne Cañon, Colorado Springs
95 min walk • Nestled within the scenic grandeur of Colorado Springs, South Cheyenne Cañon is a breathtaking natural marvel that beckons outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This stunning canyon, carved by the relentless forces of water and time, offers a tranquil escape...
2.9 miN
Natural attraction, Waterfall, Park
Seven Falls, Colorado Springs
74 min walk • Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is an awe-inspiring natural wonder that captures the imagination of visitors from around the world. Nestled in a picturesque canyon, this series of seven cascading waterfalls is a breathtaking sight and a must-see destination for nature...
3.7 miN
Natural attraction, Waterfall, Park
Helen Hunt Falls, Colorado Springs
96 min walk • Helen Hunt Falls is a waterfall located on Cheyenne Creek in the North Cheyenne Cañon Park of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The falls are located on North Cheyenne Creek immediately off North Cheyenne Canyon Road in the North Cheyenne Canyon Park.
2.7 miNE
High-altitude zoo with giraffe feeding
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs
69 min walk • The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a zoological park located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Cheyenne Mountain in the United States. At an elevation of 6,714 feet above sea level, it is the highest zoo in America. The zoo covers 140 acres, 40 of which are in use.
3.1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
May Natural History Museum, Colorado Springs
79 min walk • May Natural History Museum is an entomology museum in Rock Creek Park, Colorado. The museum describes its holdings as the world's largest private insect collection.
3.7 miN
Park
North Cheyenne Cañon Park, Colorado Springs
95 min walk • 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. It was also called Colorado College Park and Cheyenne Park.
2.6 miN
Monuments and statues, View point, Tower
Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, Colorado Springs
68 min walk • Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, also known as Will Rogers Shrine, is a commemorative tower and chapel on Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
5.5 miN
Park
Bear Creek Cañon Park, Colorado Springs
142 min walk • Bear Creek Cañon Park is a high-country park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado 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.
3.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Rosa, Pike National Forest
97 min walk • Mount Rosa is a mountain summit of the Pikes Peak Massif in the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 11,504-foot peak is located in Pike National Forest, 12.8 miles southwest by west of downtown Colorado Springs in Teller County, Colorado, United States.
3.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Silver Cascade Falls, Colorado Springs
94 min walk • Silver Cascade Falls is a waterfall located on St. Mary's Creek in the North Cheyenne Cañon Park of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The falls have an interesting spout feature about 50 feet below the crest due to an upturn in the rock face. During high flow times, the spout can shoot water over 10 feet off the rock face.
4.3 miNE
Showcase for everything ice skating
World Figure Skating Hall of Fame, Colorado Springs
109 min walk • The World Figure Skating Hall of Fame serves as a repository for the sport of figure skating. The World Figure Skating Hall of Fame is where the greatest names in the history of the sport are honored. It is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States.