Native Plants: Wildflower Walk Cheyenne Canyon

Park Description: North Cheyenne Cañon Park is a city-owned park with over 1,600 acres. The park has two visitor's centers and has many many miles of trails. Helen Hunt Falls sits near the top of the park and water from Cheyenne creek flows through the canyon. Imposing walls form either side of the canyon where sandstone and shale is marked by granite outcrops and peaks. Diverse and abundant plant life thrives in these varying ecosystems.

L eader: Jan Berry and Sue Wright

W hen/Where to Meet: Meet at the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Class will begin at 8:30am sharp. We will likely carpool to a higher location in the canyon.

What to Bring (Suggested): Flora of Colorado by Jennifer Ackerfield; hand lens (10X or greater) available through https://conps.org/conps-store; daypack; bug spray; water; snacks; rain, sun, wind protection; personal restroom items. Consider bringing trekking poles if you think you may benefit from them.

Special Instructions: Please come prepared for moderate to strenuous walking on hot, cold, windy, snowy or rainy days.

L ocation Address: 2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

C ontact [email protected] with questions.

Host or Publisher Colorado State University Extension: El Paso County