Mount Muscoco
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Group Size
6 people per guide
Duration
4 hours
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Group Size
6 people per guide
Duration
4 hours
Looking for a rewarding summit hike close to Colorado Springs? Our Mount Muscoco via Daniels Pass hike offers rugged mountain trails, beautiful forest scenery, and sweeping views from the summit—all without the long drive or commitment of an all-day alpine adventure.
This moderate hike winds along scenic singletrack through a peaceful pine forest, climbing steadily via switchbacks as you make your way toward the summit. Along the way you’ll experience the rugged beauty of the Front Range before reaching the top of Mount Muscoco, where expansive views of Colorado Springs, surrounding foothills, and the towering peaks beyond make the effort well worth it. It’s the perfect hike for those looking to experience a true mountain summit while staying close to town.
Trail Details:
- Distance: 6–7 miles
- Starting Elevation: 7,500 ft
- Highest Point: 7,980 ft
- Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
- Typical Time to Complete: ~4 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate
Best experienced in spring, summer, and fall, this trail offers fantastic conditions for most of the hiking season. During shoulder seasons, traction devices are recommended as snow and ice can linger on shaded sections of trail.
Other things to note:
Mount Muscoco is located in North Cheyenne Cañon, just a 20–30 minute drive from Colorado Springs—giving you a true mountain feel without the long drive. Due to limited cell service at the trailhead, we will meet at a designated location outside the park and caravan up together. The hike can be completed as either a loop or an out-and-back depending on guest preference.
