Interactive Trail Map

UCCS is home to a network of scenic trails winding through the Austin Bluffs, right on campus — hiking, running, and mountain biking, with views of Pikes Peak. Need gear? Rent mountain bikes and trail gear at the SOLE Center in Gallogly. Questions? Email rwong2@uccs.edu

UCCS Campus Trail System map, numbered 1 through 6 matching the list below
 

Lori Cohen Memorial Trail Moderate

Distance
3.1 mi
Est. Time
~1 hr 30 min
Elevation
+350 ft
Surface
Dirt singletrack

Trailhead
Mountain Lion Fieldhouse (University Park)

Highlights
The longest loop on campus, winding through Austin Bluffs Open Space past Eagle Rock and Pulpit Rock with sweeping views of Pikes Peak.

 

ROTC Trail Hard

Distance
0.6 mi
Est. Time
~35 min
Elevation
+250 ft
Surface
Dirt

Trailhead
Stairway behind Main Hall

Highlights
A short but steep climb to Mountain Lion Lookout, passing remnants of a 1986 ROTC-built fitness course.

 

Tuckahoe Trail Easy

Distance
0.7 mi
Est. Time
~20 min
Elevation
~60 ft
Surface
Dirt

Trailhead
Near Clyde Way / Gallogly RWC

Highlights
A quiet, rolling path through ponderosa woodland linking the west-campus trails. Pairs naturally with Wikiup for a short loop.

 

Wikiup Trail Easy

Distance
0.6 mi
Est. Time
~15 min
Elevation
-120 ft
Surface
Dirt

Trailhead
Near Gallogly RWC

Highlights
A gentle downhill through pine and shrubland — easy enough for a quick between-class walk, and connects to Tuckahoe.

 

Tava Trail Easy

Distance
0.3 mi
Est. Time
~10 min
Elevation
+40 ft
Surface
Dirt

Trailhead
Summit Village / Gallogly RWC

Highlights
The shortest trail on campus, named for Tava — the Ute name for Pikes Peak. A quick nature break beside student housing.

 

University Park Regional Trail Easy

Distance
Connector
Est. Time
Varies
Elevation
Rolling
Surface
Crusher fines

Trailhead
Lori Cohen / University Park

Highlights
A regional connector linking campus to the University Park neighborhood and the wider Austin Bluffs Open Space trail network.

Difficulty: Easy Moderate Hard

Trail Etiquette & Safety

Stay on Designated Trails. Only use trails marked on the map or with signage.

Dawn to Dusk. Plan your route so you finish before dark.

Leash Your Dog. Pack out what your pet packs in.

Leave No Trace. Pack out all trash and respect other trail users.

Protect the History. Photograph artifacts and leave them where you find them.

Report Damage. Email erosion or trail damage to rwong2@uccs.edu

Maps

Trail Map
Lori Cohen Memorial 5k Trail

More Information

Parking

Always adhere to UCCS parking policies when accessing UCCS trailheads. Visit the Department of Public Safety website for parking-related information:

https://pts.uccs.edu/parking

Trail Use Guidelines

  • Trails are open from dawn until dusk

  • No camping

  • No fires

  • Only use designated trails marked on a map or with trail signage

  • Avoid using "social trails", also known as "renegade trails", which are user-created. Individuals over the course of time repeatedly trample vegetation, resulting in bare ground resembling a trail

  • Respect trail closures and restoration areas

  • No littering: "Pack it in, pack it out"

  • Leave No Trace

  • Dogs must be on a leash

  • Be respectful of other users

  • All other campus policies apply

  • Report any signs of erosion or degradation to Ryan Wong at rwong2@uccs.edu.

Leave No Trace Ethic

Campus Recreation and its Trails Program encourage the UCCS and surrounding community trail users to adhere to both the “Leave No Trace (LNT) ethic” and “Mountain Biking Code of Conduct”, ensuring the preservation of trail quality while maximizing the natural and outdoor experience. LNT includes the seven principles listed below when exploring the outdoors and on-campus trails system. The member-driven Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics teaches others how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. This copyrighted information has been reprinted with permission from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: www.LNT.org.

  • Plan ahead and prepare

  • Travel and camp on durable surfaces

  • Dispose of waste properly

  • Leave what you find

  • Minimize campfire impacts

  • Respect wildlife

  • Be considerate of other visitors

Mountain Biking Code of Conduct

  • It is the responsibility of the rider to maintain a safe operating speed and be able to stop at the limit of the rider’s distance of sight. Try to anticipate other trail users as you ride when riding around corners.

  • Indicate to fellow trail users you’re within the vicinity:
    an audible greeting
    a bell ring
    indicate how you plan on passing the user – “to your left”

For more information visit the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) website for additional trail mountain biking rules: Rules of the Trail.

 

For any questions or comments, please contact Ryan Wong at rwong2@uccs.edu.