Rock Island Trail
99Rock Island Trail is a 6.5-mile bike path in and around Colorado Springs, CO. 98% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 99% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 99 out of 100.
6.5 mi · 98% smooth surface · 99% 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Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong.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 Murray Boulevard, right by the trail. From the lot, a playground is about 700 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.
- Jefferson Park (along the trail): 1 playground
- Wasson Park (along the trail): 1 playground and 1 restroom
- Madison Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- Bonforte Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground and 1 restroom
- Wilson Park (0.2 mi away): 3 playgrounds
- Heathercrest Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
- Roswell Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
- Monument Valley Park (0.4 mi away): 1 restroom
- Henry Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
- Nancy E. Lewis Park (0.5 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 1 more park, and 19 playgrounds and 41 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
For tired legs
6.5 miles is a lot for little riders. A child seat lets them ride part of the way, then rest. Child bike seats
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 Rock Island Trail.
- Colorado Front Range Trail · 22.1 mi · kid score 79
- Homestead Trail · 8.5 mi · score unknown
- Shooks Run Trail · 4.2 mi · kid score 87
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- 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
- Tributary 4 Trail · 1.0 mi · kid score 94
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