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    Hikes/United States/Colorado/Colorado Springs

    Zook Loop

    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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    39 m
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    The Zook Loop is an awesome family-friendly nature walk that exhibits breathtaking panoramas of Cheyenne Mountain looming above. Explore the stunning wilderness and the area’s diverse flora and fauna as you venture around the short loop trail.

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    Route Description for Zook Loop

    Adventure the Zook Loop the next time you find yourself in the Cheyenne Mountain State Park. With a myriad of trails to explore, you can customize your hike through the park to your liking and ability levels! This exciting adventure through the meadowlands and over a charming creek delivers epic views of Cheyenne Mountain and the neighboring foothills. Note the State Park charges an entrance fee which typically costs about $9USD.

    The Zook Loop departs from the trailhead off JL Ranch Heights Road. The direction by which you complete the circuit is up to your discretion, but we chose to head counterclockwise. Departing from the trailhead, track the Zook Loop Trail west through the exposed meadowlands. Soon after departing, you will reach an intersection, keep left along the Zook Loop. Now tracking east, you will be shaded by sparse pines.

    Keep left at the next two intersections, and you will be guided over a small stream before being delivered back to the trailhead. If you still have some gas left in the tank, then head back out and explore further!

    Getting to the Zook Loop Trailhead

    Access the Zook Loop from the trailhead off JL Ranch Heights Road.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      Year-round

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Lollipop

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