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The Geologic Overlook Trail facing east towards a hill with large rocks, grass, and trees.

NPS Photo - C. Peterson

Geologic Overlook Trail

The Geologic Trail cuts through a field of grass to a hillside featuring a rock formation composed of Pikes Peak Granite and trees. Photo taken on 5/4/2024.

 

High point of the Hornbek Wildlife Loop.

NPS Photo - C. Peterson

Hornbek Wildlife Loop

While gray skies cover the Hornbek Wildlife Loop, it is free of snow and ice. Photo taken on 5/4/2024.

 

The Easter Daisy, a diminutive member of the Asteraceae family, grows close to the ground.

NPS Photo - C. Peterson

Boulder Creek Trail

Flowers are starting bloom along the trails This Easter Daisy, Townsendia exscapa, was found growing along the Boulder Creek Trail. Photo taken on 4/26/2024.

 

A pasqueflower grows near the new amphitheater, located along the Ponderosa Loop Trail.

NPS Photo - C. Peterson

Ponderosa Loop Trail

Pasqueflowers, Pulsatilla nuttalliana, are currently blooming along the Ponderosa Loop Trail. Pulsatilla nuttalliana is a member of the Buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). Photo taken on 5/4/2024.

 

Current park operating hours:

• The park is open Mondays through Saturdays. The park is closed on Sundays.
• On Mondays, the Visitor Center may have reduced hours or remain closed. Restrooms, brochures, maps, and the passport stamp will be available in the foyer of the Visitor Center on Mondays if the Visitor Center is closed.
• The Visitor Center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• The Barksdale Picnic area and trails are open for day use seven days a week, however, the pit toilet is closed until late spring. Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center Mondays through Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:30pm.
• The Hornbek Homestead area and trails are open for day use seven days a week. The Hornbek Homestead Parking Lot is open at night for night sky viewing. However, the pit toilet is closed until late spring. Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center Mondays through Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:30pm.