Your Kids Will Love This Easy 1-Mile Waterfall Hike Right Here In Colorado
The kids are out of school and you are looking for something that will get them away from the screen and out into Mother Nature… but what? If you want to find something that will get your kids some exercise and engaged in Colorado’s all-natural splendor, take them on this easy 1-mile waterfall hike:
Hiding out in Colorado Springs is the beautiful Helen Hunt Falls; a 35-foot-tall waterfall that is as historic as it is lovely.
Located in North Cheyenne Cañon Park, Helen Hunt Falls was named in honor of activist, poet, and humanitarian Helen Hunt Jackson, which brings in not only outdoor enthusiasts, but also history buffs from all around.
Helen Hunt Falls is located inside North Cheyenne Cañon Park (3440 N Cheyenne Canyon Rd.) and is open May 1st through October 1st from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and November 1st through April 30th from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Annie is a freelance writer, content editor, and marketing whiz with a background in broadcasting and a passion for chicken nachos. When she isn't gushing about her love of Colorado and South Dakota, you can find her chasing after her two adorable sons and/or dreaming up a new home improvement project for her husband.
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