Rock Island Trail
Linking the towns of Colorado Springs to Peyton, this adventurous 14.8-mile trail follows the path of the historic Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad line that was used from 1852 to 1980.
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Rock Island Trail Details
Linking the towns of Colorado Springs to Peyton, this adventurous 14.8-mile trail follows the path of the historic Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad line that was used from 1852 to 1980. Besides the mountain views, you will also get to see a few landmarks like Rampart Range, Rattlesnake Buttes, and the Homestead Ranch Regional Park. The trail is separated into two parts. The first 9 miles stretch from Petyon to Falcon while the second part travels along Constitution Avenue in Colorado Spring.
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United States Air Force Academy, Cadet Area
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