Top Colorado Springs Outdoor Activities

Take in the natural landscape of Colorado Springs without the hassle of navigating on your own during an open–air jeep tour of the foothills. Going with a guide allows you to visit popular landmarks as well as more secluded area via dirt roads that are often untouched by visitors. While learning about the history and geology of the area, guests enjoy a comfortable ride with water, snacks, and blankets included.

The rear seat can be a little crowded for some people. Please contact us if you'd like to reserve a private tour for you and your family. Excellent Jeep tour of Pikes Peak. Enjoy fantastic views of the Rocky Mountain scenery on this tour. We depart from near Manitou Springs and then drive to the summit. We make stops on the way up and back down. We strive to engage in conversation with our guests. It's not just a "here's stuff to know" tour. We have soft tops on our Jeeps. We can go top open of closed, depending on what you want. Leave the driving to someone else on this excursion so you can enjoy the scenery and not worry about the road. We love telling people of things to do and places to eat in the area. We want you to enjoy your stay as much as your tour (well, almost as much as your tour). The Jeeps can only hold 4 people. Groups larger than 4 will be split between two Jeeps.

Greet the day with a sunrise hot air balloon flight that offers unbeatable views of Pikes Peak, the Garden of the Gods, and other Colorado Springs wonders. Help the crew inflate the giant balloon for a hands-on experience, and then soar over the enchanting landscape in the changing morning light. Back on solid ground, toast your flight with a celebratory glass of sparkling wine and light breakfast.

There’s nothing like seeing Colorado’s exquisite scenery by water—and this trip along the mighty Arkansas River is perfect for both beginner and intermediate rafters. On this ministry-led journey, you’ll hit the whitewater rapids of Bighorn Sheep Canyon with a trained guide, marveling at the unparalleled scenery between taking on the churns. This is Colorado’s most popular river, and it’s easy to see why.

Explore the natural landscape surrounding Colorado Springs on a jeep tour through secluded backcountry locations, from open fields to thick forests. Your guide, who eliminates the hassle of navigating on your own, provides context about the area’s history and geology often unheard by visitors. Between vistas and landmarks, enjoy the convenience of complimentary snacks, beverages, and blankets.

The lush forests, rocky gorges, and waterfalls of Seven Falls lie just outside Colorado Springs. On this tour, enjoy unbeatable views as you tackle the Woods Course zipline circuit and soar through the Seven Falls Canyon. With five ziplines reaching up to 1,500 feet (450 meters) long and heights of 150 feet (45 meters), it’s sure to get your adrenaline pumping and full instruction is provided.

Discover a local’s eye view of Colorado Springs—and venture to the scenic North Cheyenne Cañon Park—on this two-in-one Segway tour. Pick from multiple available departure times, get acquainted with your Segway, and then set off with just a small group for company. You’ll hit the trails in the park, where you can keep an eye out for wildlife, and will see highlights of the peaceful Broadmoor neighborhood.

Enjoy a serene hot air balloon ride over Colorado Springs. With views of 100 miles or more in all directions, you can appreciate the vast, expansive landscapes of the Rocky Mountains. Look for wildlife such as deer, bighorn sheep, and birds as you soar high above the ground using only the wind and the skill of your experienced pilot. After the flight, have a light breakfast a champagne toast to celebrate your adventure.

See the Garden of the Gods from a different perspective during a private 4-hour rock climbing experience in Colorado Springs, ideal for travelers with an appetite for adventure. Catered to beginner and intermediate rock climbers, this high-octane short course lets you learn basic rock climbing techniques, including how to tie knots and descend gently, and reveals panoramic views of the spectacular Garden of the Gods. All equipment is included. 

Explore the stunning views and attractions at Garden of the Gods Park on our pedal and throttle-assisted electric bikes. Witness spectacular scenery and expect short interpretations of the area with periodic stops for photos. This tour includes an optional short walk into the Garden as well as time for ice cream, snacks, or gift shopping at the Trading Post. This tour is a best for riders who are at least 5’4 and less than 300 lbs. • Easy to operate • Local guide • Safety training and equipment • We are fully licensed and insured

Fancy floating with the family down the fantastic Arkansas River against the backdrop of the remarkable Rocky Mountains? Alighting from Coaldale, this family-friendly trip offers travelers a gentle taste of the classic rafting experience, including easy Class II - III rapids. All gear and comprehensive safety briefings are provided, ensuring an exhilarating and unforgettable experience for all travelers aged 5 and over.

Our Pikes Peak group tour is one of the top things to do in Colorado! This tour begins at the Pikes Peak Adventure Center (Colorado Springs) with some coffee and a light breakfast. Once we finish breakfast, we will head out to the top of the mountain in our 15-passenger vans! Your bike ride begins at the summit of Pikes Peak (14,115 feet) where you can take photos and enjoy the breath-taking 360 degree view of Colorado for as far as the eye can see! As we work our way down this majestic mountain, you will be in awe watching the scenery change as you bike through five separate climactic life zones! Don’t worry though, they won’t pass by without plenty of stops for pictures along the way! This unforgettable journey is designed for most abilities – some biking experience is required. If you have health concerns, please consult a physician for high altitude compatibility prior to participating.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Colorado Springs experience—and discover the ancient sport of falconry—with this hands-on class and demonstration. Pick between morning and afternoon class times, and make your own way to the location. Your guide, a licensed falconer, will introduce you to numerous birds of prey, host a flying demonstration, and will give you the opportunity to put on a leather glove and interact with a trained saker falcon.

To play Operation City Quest in Colorado Springs, you'll use an app to gather points by completing exciting tasks and finding objects around the city in any order you choose. Use strategy to gain the most points on the app's leaderboard and beat out other teams. Our scavenger hunt has a remote host that will help throughout the game via chat. Let's get competing in Colorado Springs.

Our offerings have been labeled as the highlight of many of our riders visit here in The Springs. It is exceptional to ride a bicycle with assist to reach places you ordinarily would not attain. We also pride ourselves in offering our riders a more local experience. You will get off of the beaten path and go to places that are not inundated by many people. You also will travel on historic train grades and learn much about our beautiful area.

Ride around the mesmerizing towering sandstone formations of Garden of The Gods on one of our Trek E bikes. This tour allows you to see these majestic rock formations from various angles as you ride along the paved road around the park. Our guides will inform you of the history of Garden of The Gods and provide background on Colorado Springs. Our experienced guides will provide the best route to best experience the Garden of the Gods. Beautiful views of Pikes Peak are seen in the distance and contrast amazingly with the red rocks. This tour will require some effort as you ride up and down the flowing road around the park for approximately 5 miles.

Embark on a journey through time! From minerals and rocks to faults and fossils, we will uncover the secrets of Colorado’s geologic past as we explore the best trails in the Garden of the Gods Park. During the tour, you will experience: • Fun and informative hike that highlights the best that the Garden of the Gods has to offer • Learning to identify our local minerals and other features in the rocks • Discovery of fossils that highlight Colorado's amazing geologic past • A deeper appreciation of how today's majestic landscape formed • Officially permitted guide This tour includes the use of a daypack and hiking poles, if needed, and a variety of healthy trail snacks and water. In addition, each child will receive a geology sample bag that includes a fossil and a trail gem! Other details: Total hiking distance will be approximately 2 miles on maintained dirt trails. Guests should be physically fit and enjoy a moderate challenge.

The Colorado Springs scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players will be able to see their score live on the app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come and explore with us in Colorado Springs.

Crazy Dash of Colorado Springs allows your team to discover the city in a fun way! Our app will instruct you to find a variety of different items around the city. For every item you find, you'll get points. You can find these items in any order you'd like. You'll also participate in exciting challenges for points as well. See how your points stack up to others on our app rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way via chat. Come explore Colorado Springs with us!

Walk around Colorado Springs while completing the 3Quest Challenge scavenger hunt! Use our app to find a list of objects (provided in riddle form) around the city and participate in fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others on the app's leaderboard. All of the objects and challenges will be divided into 3 quests. Complete the 1st quest, 2nd quest, and 3rd quest, in order, to complete the game! Set a time limit of 2 hours for yourself if you'd like to make the challenge even more intense! During the game, you'll have a remote host who will follow along virtually with you and chat if you need any help! Come explore Colorado Springs with us by completing all 3 Quests!

The Full-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon trip is a perfect way to have fun with family and friends. With a full-day on the river, there’s plenty of time to take a plunge into the Arkansas River, play games, view wildlife, and enjoy everything else Bighorn Sheep Canyon has to offer. Join us on your next full day of Colorado Rafting fun! Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry, and these trip are uplifting, family-friendly adventures. You’ll love the scenery, the experience, and the intentional ministry led by our guides on this Colorado whitewater rafting adventure. For more information about this or any of our other activities, please contact Journey Quest directly at 719.276.2227 or visit https://journeyquest.org

Get exploring Colorado Springs’ lesser-known side with this self-guided scavenger hunt. Using just your smartphone, you and your crew will scour the city solving puzzles, finding clues, and taking photos—learning about and exploring the city along the way. Perfect for reunions, team-building, or just plain hanging with the family, you’ll explore at your pace, at your style, turning Colorado Springs into an adventure.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 150 cities in North America and beyond! Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city! Get ready to local authors, experience the favorite hangouts only known by locals, discover unusual oddities, and so much more!

Use an app to survive a zombie apocalypse in Colorado Springs. In Zombie Scavengers, explore the city however you'd like to search for items needed to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items. You can also do some zombie themed challenges for points on the app as well. Strategize in order to get the most points and survive the apocalypse. Your remote host will be there for you via chat if you need anything. Can you survive the apocalypse in Colorado Springs?