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    Quail Lake Trail

    Difficulty
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    Very Easy
    Duration
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    0.5h
    Distance
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    1.8 km
    Elevation
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    31 m
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    The Quail Lake Trail is an amazing adventure in the city’s center. Escape into the fresh air and reconnect with nature as you venture along the shoreline of the shimmering waters. Family-friendly and incredibly scenic, this is a great urban nature walk.

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    Route Description for Quail Lake Trail

    The Quail Lake Trail is a wonderful adventure that the whole family can enjoy. Hiking around the perimeter of the lake, you will be granted awe-inspiring vistas of the Front Range peaks that line the horizon in the west. Weaving between meadowlands and lush forests, this stimulating excursion is sure to please all of its adventurers. In the summer, be sure to wear sunscreen as the exposed sections of the path radiate heat!

    Embark on your excursion along the Quail Lake Trail from East Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard parking lot. From here, head right and begin your trek along the north shore of Quail Lake. As you walk, you will be guided between sparse tree shade and exposed terrain that reveals epic mountain views. Continue trekking along the shore of the glittering lake, and you will eventually loop around, heading east.

    This section of the path is increasingly forested as you track east. Eventually, the route will divert you north, delivering you back to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Quail Lake Trail Trailhead

    The Quail Lake Trail departs from the parking lot and trailhead off East Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      Year-round

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      High

    • Route Type

      Circuit

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