3BD |Cowboy Quarters Retreat Experience

The Neighborhood

This Cowboy Quarters is located in Larkspur, one of Colorado’s hidden gems between Colorado Springs (a 35-minute drive south) and Denver (a 53-minute drive north) along the I-25 corridor. The Larkspur area is a paradise for hikers. Here are some of the popular trails in the immediate area and their drive times from your location: Spruce Mountain Open Space and Trail – 8.5-mile wooded trail with a challenging climb to a rock- rimmed flat top with incredible views (6 minutes) Spruce Meadows Open Space and Trail – 8.5-mile flat trail with expansive views of mountains and buttes (7 minutes) Greenland Open Space and Trail – Part of the Colorado Front Range Trail connecting Larkspur and the town of Palmer Lake. Beautiful big-sky views (8 minutes) Sandstone Ranch Open Space and Trail – over 2,000 acres bordering Pike National Forest. Breathtaking views and opportunities to spot wildlife along the 12-mile trail (10 minutes) Columbine Open Space and Trail -- family-friendly trail system along East Plum Creek with picnic amenities and old farm buildings. Part of the Colorado Front Range Trail (13 minutes) Frink Creamery to Greenland Trailhead – Part of the Colorado Front Range Trail, 8 miles, moderately challenging (15 minutes) Lincoln Mountain Open Space and Trail – unforgettable views of Pikes Peak and the Rampart Range. Trails through a variety of terrain (20 minutes) The center of the town of Larkspur is 5 minutes away. It’s small, but you can find gas and casual dining options here. You’ll find a wider variety of dining and shopping, including a supermarket, in nearby Monument (16 minutes south). The greater Colorado Springs region is rich in attractions, from exhilarating outdoor activities, to natural wonders, performing arts, museums, art galleries, and much more. Here are some other popular destinations and places of note and their drive times from your location: Downtown Colorado Springs – dining, shopping, museums, art galleries, performing arts venues (32 minutes) Old Colorado City – Colorado Springs’ National Historic District with classic architecture and a storied past, as well as a funky collection of restaurants, shops, and galleries, plus museums and walking tours 34 minutes) The Garden of The Gods Visitor & Nature Center - breathtaking, 300-foot-tall sandstone rock formations, hiking trails (37 minutes) Red Rock Canyon Open Space - hiking trails, bike park (38 minutes) Bear Creek Regional Park East - hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, playground (39 minutes) Cheyenne Caňon Park - 1,600-acre park with hiking and biking trails, picturesque Helen Falls, habitat for Black Bear, Mountain Lion and Mule Deer (40 minutes) Manitou Springs - charming, artsy small town (41 minutes) U.S. Air Force Academy (24 minutes) Cheyenne Mountain Zoo -- wide variety of animals from around the globe in a uniquely beautiful mountain setting (44 minutes) Fort Carson – U.S. Army post (46 minutes) Colorado Springs Airport (46 minutes) Pike’s Peak -- also known as “America’s Mountain” -- reaching over 14,000 feet into the clouds (48 minutes) Downtown Denver – dining, shopping, museums, art galleries, performing arts venues (50 minutes) Denver International Airport (57 minutes)