Foothills Trail
87Foothills Trail is a 2.1-mile bike path in and around Colorado Springs, CO. 70% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 97% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 87 out of 100.
2.1 mi · 70% smooth surface · 97% away from cars
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park in the lot off North 30th Street, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 250 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Wilson Ranch Park (along the trail): 1 playground and 1 parking lot
- Oak Valley Ranch Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 2 playgrounds, 5 restrooms and 5 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Foothills Trail.
- Palmer Mesa Trail · 4.2 mi · kid score 71
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- Criterium Course · 0.5 mi · kid score 100
- Rock Island Trail · 6.5 mi · kid score 99
- Cottonwood Creek Trail · 6.6 mi · kid score 98
- La Foret Trail · 1.2 mi · kid score 95
- Canyon Wren Trail · 0.7 mi · kid score 94
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