Red Rock Cabin
Woodland Park, Colorado
Woodland Park is located in the Rocky Mountains and is knowns as ‘The City Above the Clouds”. It is a popular destination for those who love the outdoors. It is located in and surrounded by the 1,000,000 acre Pike National Forest. With Pike’s Peak hovering in the distance, and visible from nearly anywhere in town, Woodland park is great for year around fun and outdoor ventures!
ABOUT WOODLAND PARK
THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO EXPLORE
The area boasts many area attractions and activities including hiking, horseback riding, snow shoeing, mountain climbing, kayaking, picnicking, mountain biking, golf, white water rafting, fishing, UTV tours, and shopping.
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
South Platte River near Deckers
Challenge Unlimited Colorado Springs (16 miles)
Garden of the Gods (20 miles)
Cave of the Winds (13 miles)
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (10 miles)
North Pole Santa’s Workshop (9 miles)
Florissant Fossil Beds (15 miles)
Manitou Cliff Dwellings (13 miles)
Pike’s Peak Museum and Ute Pass History Park
Pike’s Peak Cog Trail (13 miles)
Cripple Creek Casinos (25 miles)
Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad (25 miles)
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tours (25 miles)
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (21 miles)
PLACES TO EAT
The Stuft Food Emporium - Huge menu & large portions, open 7 days per week
BierWerks Brewery - Great vibes, outdoor seating, microbrews
Crystola Roadhouse - Biker bar along highway 24, with burgers, beer and live music
The Historic Ute Inn - Locals’ saloon with full lunch and dinner menus
Swiss Chalet Restaurant - Authentic European food. Finer dining, delicious and a creative menu. Locally owned.
The Donut Mill - Located on main drag serving breakfast items such as huge cinnamon rolls and delicious donuts and coffee
Joanie’s Bakery & Deli - Great breakfast & lunch spot, open til 3:00pm
Mountainara Cucina Italiana - Family owned, authentic Italian food, source fresh local ingredients each season
Peak View BBQ Smoke & Tap House - House smoked meats, 16 rotating craft draft beers in a rustic mountain vibe
AJ’s Pizza - Great pizza and wings, family environment, try the Butcher Shop pizza
Hungry Bear - Breakfast & lunch, serves breakfast all day specializing in made from scratch pancakes of all kinds. Closed Tuesday/Wednesday
Fiesta Mexicana - Giant margaritas, large menu, traditional Mexican dishes, great fajitas
Serranos - Locally owned, fresh flavors, yummy tacos & salsa, laid back environment
Judges Char Grille - Family owned, casual and relaxing family dining. Plenty of TVs to watch sporting events.
110 Reserve - Mostly outdoor seating on a great patio, live music often, great for dogs, small food menu of small plates
Mountain View Yogurt Plus - Self-serve frozen yogurt with more than 30 toppings/sauces and tasty “quick foods” such as pulled pork & sloppy joe’s sandwiches
Fusion Japan - Asian cuisine, a local favorite
Fortune Dragon - Asian cuisine, great Mongolian beef
Cafe Leo - Large selection of homemade baked goods (including gluten-free and vegan), coffee, hot brunch items as well. Inside & outdoor tables available
Thai Good Eats - New to Woodland Park in 2022, known for good food & good service
Human Bean - Serve espresso, coffee, tea, cold brew, smoothies, & iced drink. Easy walk form the house & open 6:00am-6:00pm daily
Righteous Ground Coffee Roasters - Family owned, features small batch, hand crafted roasted coffee.
Java Haus CO - Serves lattes, coffee, espresso & breakfast burritos
The Coffee Cottage - Locally owned, great coffee drinks, pastries and gluten-free options
Grandmother’s Kitchen - Serves breakfast & lunch, open 6:00am-2:00pm, closed Mondays
The Pantry - Located in Green Mountain Falls, serves a big breakfast daily 7:00am-2:30pm for 60 years. Local favorite
The Wines of Colorado Creekside Dining - creekside restaurant serving unique Colorado-style food in a casual atmosphere
 OK -Serranos |  Rhapsody |  Wines of Colorado |
|---|---|---|
 Righteous Grounds |  OK - Crystola Roadhouse |  OK - 110 Reserve |
 Mountainara |  Judges2 |  Java Haus |
 Judges |  Fusion Japan |  Fortune Dragon |
NEARBY TRAIL HIKES
A countless number of trails exist in Woodland Park & surrounding areas! Here are a few close-by favorites!
Mule Creek - Easy, flat single-track trail. 6.0 mile out-and-back.Follows along Trout Creek & Mule Creek. Great for all ages, just turn back whenever you wish!
Ramphart Reservoir Trail - Relatively easy 10 mile loop that follows the shoreline of Rampart Reservoir.Very scenic.
Rainbow Gulch Trail that leads to Ramphart Reservoir - 3.5 mile, well maintained out-and-back trail. Easy. Great for all ages.We have used a trail stroller on it too!The road getting to it & parking is a bit terrible though.
Red Rocks State Park - Cool, quiet escape. Lots of aspens & ponderosa pines insight! Easy & fun hike.There is a 3 mile loop.The rocks & unique terrain arrive about 1 mile in & children love to explore/climb on the rocks!
Manitou Park Lake Trail - 2.4 mile loop.Easy, flat trail, takes about 40 minutes to complete.Stroller friendly!Great for all ages! Dogs welcome, but must be on a leash.Great views of Pike’s Peak. Great picnic spots and areas as well.$8 entrance fee to park.
Catamount Falls Trail - 6.4 mile out-and-back trail.Moderately Challenging.1,971 ft elevation gain. Beautiful trail with 3 scenic waterfalls stemming from Pikes Peak Mountain and the turn around point is at a big reservoir.Park down in the town of Green Mountain Falls and then walk up a road to the trailhead - which is about 1 mile uphill.One of our favorite hikes!
Manitou Incline - 4.0 mile Loop trail. Popular area. Dog are not allowed on this trail. Must make a free reservation to enter - can do this online. The incline is the remains of the Cog railway that went to the top of Manitou Mountain. Trail gains about 2000 ft of elevation in ~ 1 mile. “Imagine climbing a rough uneven set of stairs that’s a mile long”. Once you reach the top you hike back down Barr Trail (do not hike back down the incline - not allowed/recommended). Amazing view from the top
Bald Mountain Loop via Kings Crown Road - 4.0 miles loop trail. Moderately challenging.Enjoyable for hiking or running.Sometimes easy to ‘loose the trail’, so download map. Dogs welcome on a leash.
Crags Trail - Moderately challenging route.Out-and-back 5.0 miles."The Crags” are stunning features with areas of vertical granite rock slabs protruding into colossal vertical pillars.Well marked trail. Great views in all directions at the peak!
Lovell Gulch - Moderately challenging, 5.4 mile loop.Great panoramic views from the top, keep an eye out for mule deer & little caves along the way!
Garden of the Gods - Designated as a National Natural Landmark, the park is known for towering red sandstone formations and great views of Pikes Peak. 6 different hiking trail options, spanning from easy to moderate and 1/2 mile to 2.5 mile hikes. Great for all ages. Also has a great visitor center.
Red Rocks Canyon Open Space & Hiking Trails - 1/474 acre city park. 11 marked trails, ranging from 1.7-5.4 miles. Trails of all levels. Park consists of parallel red rock ridges (hogbacks) and eroded canyons, a continuation of the same sandstone rocks of Garden of the Gods
