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Philip S. Miller Park - Trails and Challenge Hill

Climb 4 Change 1 - Saved for Web
Hiking the trail
Climb 4 Change Trail Runners - Saved for Web
Wolfensberger Pedestrian Bridge_Rich Havel - saved for web
Leading the way - Photo by Mark Simms
Race Runners on the hillside -Photo by Mark Simms
Trail Runner - Photo by Mark Simms
Climb 4 Change Trail Runner - Saved for Web
Live BIG Run
View from the top of the Challenge Hill
MAC trail view - Photo by Mark Simms
Mtn Bikers- Photo by Mark Simms
Sunset along the trail - Photo by Mark Simms
View of PikesPeak from PS Miller Trail- Photo by Mark Simms
Walking the dog
Challenge Hill - Photo by Mark Simms
Climbing the Hill
Sunshine on the Challenge Hill
Walking Up The Challenge Hill- Photo by Mark Simms

Documents	Philip S. Miller Park Trails Map (PDF)
Other Link	Trail Conditions Map

Features

200 Step Challenge Hill
Biking allowed
Difficult Trail
Hiking
Miller Activity Complex- (MAC)
Moderate Trail
Native Surface Trail
Parking Capacity- 280
Permanent Restrooms
Portable Restroom
Single Track Trail
Trails (Native Surface)
Trails (Paved)
Water Fountain
Zip Line Tours (10 lines)

The Challenge Hill is currently open for one-way use.

General Information

Length: 8.6 miles
Open Space acreage: 300 acres
Difficulty: Moderate
Challenge Hill Difficulty: Difficult
Surface: Native surface, single track ; concrete and timber steps
Parking: This trail system is accessible via the parking lot for Philip S. Miller Park
Events: For weather conditions and a complete list of special event closure information, please visit our trail conditions page.

Description

The 7.4 mile native-surface trail network consists of single-track trails divided into four different, but interconnected, loops with 1.2 miles of paved accessible segments in the active park area near the Miller Activity Complex, the MAC. The trails explore all the valleys, knolls and high points of this 300-acre site. A unique feature on the site is the Challenge Hill, with 200 timber steps that climb 178 feet in elevation, similar to the Manitou Springs Incline. Bikes are not recommended on the Challenge Hill.

Wolfensberger Pedestrian Bridge

To provide better connectivity to Philip S. Miller Park and its trail system, the Town constructed a 155 foot pedestrian bridge over Wolfensberger Road, linking Philip S. Miller Park with both Ridgeline Open Space and the Meadows community. The connection creates a continuous 17- mile trail loop on a connected 650 acres of park and open space property. The bridge provides an important link on a future major trail loop through Town, providing opportunities for special events and enhancing the experience of trail users as well as safety concerns of crossing a major roadway. Also included with the bridge construction was the layout and construction of connection trails at both Philip S. Miller Park and Ridgeline Open Space. Park staff designed and built 1,300 linear feet of soft-surface trail to complete the link and open the crossing to the public.

Restrictions:

Horses and ATV's are not allowed on the trails.
Dogs are not allowed on the Challenge Hill.
Bikes are not recommended on the Challenge Hill.

5k / special events and pricing