Paint Mines Interpretive Park

Park Calhan, Colorado, United States

What to expect

The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is a unique open space with colorful clays and geological formations, including spires and hoodoos. The park features four miles of trails, interpretive signage, and many natural wonders. It has a great historical significance, with evidence of human habitation dating back 9,000 years. The park is home to various flora and fauna, including Indian Paintbrush, Buffalo grass, horned toads, antelope, coyotes, and hawks. Visitors can enjoy hiking and exploring the park's unique landscape, but are asked to respect the fragile environment and not climb rocks or remove any artifacts or rocks

Plan your family visit to the Paint Mines Interpretive Park with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a morning at the Paint Mines and explored the colorful streaks

Highlights: This place is pretty unique and worth the drive over, especially for being free! ✨

Guide to the Paint Mines in Colorado Springs

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Paint Mines Interpretive Park, a geological wonder with colorful formations. We hiked down from the Viewpoint Lot and explored the park, getting up close to the rock formations

Highlights: The kids enjoyed exploring and learning about the geological marvels, and we enjoyed the color contrasts and the sparkling sandstone ✨