Been coming here since I was a kid. Peaceful, calm, and great for the young ones. Easy trails, and they connect to a larger system of trails in Cheyenne Canyon or above Seven Falls area. I still come by after long hikes around the canyon area to rest and enjoy the creek.

Even though the visitor center isn’t currently open due to Covid, it’s still worth the trip. We had originally come to look at Helen Falls but it was extremely busy on a Sunday afternoon so we drove back down to Starsmore. Behind the center is a small loop path that’s great for small children. We played in the creek beds, saw hummingbirds, and lots of plants and flowers! My kids were extremely entertained and we can’t wait to come back when the visitor center reopens.

Beautiful nature area. Nice place to stop along the drive through the forest.

Starsmore is a favourite go to for a easy morning walk! Being close to the stream is the best for me. Really love this place!

Excellent parking, beautiful area. Excellent access to trails. A little difficult to and not many facilities.

Quaint stream with a darling stone bridge make a perfect photo setting!

We went to Starsmore for a class field trip. I was very impressed with the smooth transition of staff, excellent story telling abilities that kept 26 4th graders engaged and excited. The hands on experience they got was definitely a memory maker. The knowledge of each person that worked with us was amazing. Thank you for a truly wonderful time.

Great place for first time hikers great first time experience for myself

Beautiful. The staff was AMAZING with a dozen tired, hot 3-4 year olds. Paths are wonderfully maintained and there are so many humming birds!

Right now they arent open due to COVID-19 but if you decide to go call them first or visit their website. outside there was a bunch of humming birds it was absolutely beautiful all the way up to Cheyenne mountain falls. It was just perfect.

Good expirience. The staff is ready to help you, but remember they are serving from outside be aouse of Covid.

This hike has great elevation! A good hike but we did not make it to the falls.

Beautiful location, serene nature experience. I even met some cute baby raccoons!!

History behind this quaint cabin in the woods is great. Park guides are very knowledgeable and great to see the hummingbirds and other Colorado avian. Be sure to hike Columbine Trail all the way up to Helen Hunt Falls. Painted rocks hidden all along the trail.

Small nature center that had bits of information on the local area but sadly the displays were closed due to COVID. Glad they were at least open so my kiddos could use the bathroom.

This small but beautiful interpretive nature center sits at the mouth of Cheyenne Canon and the road entrance to Helen Hunt Falls. The center itself was once a historic home that was relocated during a special project. Inside the extended two story building there are always several exhibits, many of them interactive, about local and greater Colorado wildlife, plants, ecology, and human history.There is a climbing wall, cool models, touchable rocks, minerals, feathers, bones, furs, skins, and learning puzzles. There is a small climbing wall, lovely art, and a number of taxidermied animals including a mountain lion.There is an awesome back deck with covered area and a lower deck. Both are lovely places to view and listen to the creek roll by. There is one other covered pavillion located a small distance from the main building and there are picnic tables spread in different areas of the trails.This is a good place to play in the water and enjoy the shade of many trees on a hot day or observe the water flowing under ice in winter. We saw evidence of foxes and a mother doesnt with her fawn right at the first trailhead.Other qualities: Open all year, programs for children and adults, handicap accessible and parking by the building is present but limited by location. Two much larger parking lots are available within walking distance (and visible from there). Small Public restrooms available inside when the center is open. Access to running, hiking, and biking trails such as the Columbine trail. Dog friendly, outside. Great place for a family trip or to start good outdoor day.

Great view! Very peaceful hike! Just need more fences:)

Very nice staff and I learned alot of new things !

It was busy, but it wasn’t too crowded. You can take steep stairs up to the top of the falls if you’re not afraid of heights, or you can still get a great view and hike around the bottom.

This place was absolutely amazing quiet Serene the whole family loved it it was not crowded it was beautiful . the waterfalls were insanely amazing you can go across the water into the other side of the forest, if you like to break a few rules, it was awesome. if youre ever near there and youre feeling anxious stop the car get out and walk around there for a couple minutes I promise youll feel better. and make sure you stop by and enjoy some of that Colorado recreational before you head out.

Cheyenne Canyon is an amazing place to hiking getaway with the family

Beautiful setting with great trails.

Amazing natural nature center, always wildlife available for your viewing pleasure (deer, bear, many different hummingbirds, squirrels, gypsy moths, birds and so on). Remember, they are wild and dangerous no matter how cute they are! Very peaceful setting with a small stream right there and very accessible for handicapped peeps. Take a class, learn about local flora and fauna, take a guided nature walk, learn what those different noises hummingbirds make that you hear all the time, picnic areas....all right there 10 minutes from downtown.

Visitors center is closed until April 1st. Trail was still nice for my 3&5 yo. We saw squirrels, woodpeckers, tiny snake and fish in the stream!

This is a good place to go and just walk following the trails (just stay in the main wide trail). Dress appropriately for a long walk, take water and probably a hat and a shirt or sweater (depending of the season) and probably a walking stick and some light gloves. The site is nice and it is free (it is kept, I believe by the Colorado Springs government). Their is a visitor place with volunteers that will help you and answer questions and also have some pictures about the history of the place and also about the type of animals and birds you can probably encounter. There is a nice parking lot just across of this visitor cabin. The visitor cabin and the parking are well kept. If you start at this place (you can also follow the road and park at several points to make the walk shorter) expect a long walk. I believe that at the end you can see a water fall. We tried to make it, but it was too long of a distance for us. You can see along the path very athletic people and also regular folks, so the place is for everybody. The place is very close to seven falls that is separate and not associated with the center (7 falls charge a fee and is closed or restricted). Depending of your interests and love for nature it can very well be a whole day visit. For a regular family, it can be a half day of walking and just enjoy nature.

Beautiful scenery. Lots of interesting pictures, books and items to see on the main floor. Downstairs has a sand table with animal paw print stones that you can push into the sand to see what each paw print would look like on the ground.

Went for a field trip. Very fun, kept the kids engaged with hands on activities and easy to understand I formation.

So beautiful. So quiet. Such wonderful volunteers and docents.

Trail are not that inclined, awesome for family time!!!

Nice learning center with restrooms. After hiking the park all day, finding a clean restroom was very nice!

Went for a school field trip with first graders.they had some cool interactive activities like painting with yucca leaves and pounding corn to make flour which our first graders just loved.the staff were all patient and accommodating amd very informative.will definitely be coming back

Park staff was friendly and helpful. Lots of hiking to do and some waterfalls to see.. skipped the falls you pay to see elsewhere and went here!

Another great hike and the Starsmore Visitor and nature center is a great place to take kids and learn about local flora and fauna.

A beautiful place to orient, reflect, inquire, and unload. A historic home was moved here and reassembled.

The staff was super friendly and helpful. Lots of cute things for younger kids to enjoy. Beautiful hikes right off the visitor center.

Friendly attendant, great place to start the long hike to the falls. Or you can take your car and drive closer.

Friendly staff. Great place for young children. Numerous hands on learning stations.

Out doors is our thing and beauty is everywhere.. Love love love this

Its a magical place. You can go on a nice easy hike or just sit and watch the hummingbirds.

Very helpful volunteers. Restrooms available. Maps available. Hummingbird feeders outside.

Its peaceful, easy access to town and the canyon is just out the back door.

Great place to find out more about the Canyon.

Pretty cool place. Ask about their events for kids. They have public restrooms that are clean. If you are lucky, you will see a hummingbird feeding outside their door. There are activities for kids to do on both downstairs and main floor.

Very informative. Youll learn alot about hummingbirds as well as hopefully seeing some wildlife!

Very helpful staff. Beautiful trails

Great place especially for kids. Great service and the ones doing the tours are very charismatic & knowledgeable.

This is a great place! The volunteers/employees will take the time to give good information. There are also lots of great interactive learning stations for children of all ages.

Just went with my Great Grandson to eat lunch. He enjoys looking at the squirrels & birds. On way up we look for deer. He is 3 & gets so excited when we see the deer. He is very good about being quiet when we see the deer.

Looked nice inside, but it was closed the entire week we were there.

Great nature education center for kids of all ages 2-92.

A great place to visit and learn a thing or two.

Its a pretty place and a nice local getaway.

This place is amazing! If you havent seen the hummingbirds you should

Great place for nature walks. They used to have dozens of hummingbird feeders out during the summer. It was awesome for birdwatching. It doesnt look like they do that anymore. Still a great place to take in some scenery in Cheyenne Canyon. Extremely close to Seven Falls.

The trails are nice and the outside is very pretty. Its nice inside but needs more added for educational purposes. Its used for field trips for younger kids but there isnt really much going on in there. The cabin by the falls was recently redone and looks great. i wish they would add more things for kids at both places tough.

Great place to take the kids to get them interested in nature. Love their programs

Helpful information, interesting exhibits, nice facility.

A wonderful place to visit and hike.

Great facility and staff. Wonderful trails.

Hiked up Mt. Cutler and went to Helen Hunt Falls based on the recommendation of a park ranger. Both great suggestions. Park staff was super helpful. Trails easy to navigate, beautiful views.

This is an amazing place tucked away in the North Cheyenne Cañon area of Colorado Springs. They host an annual hummingbird festival that is a bunch of family fun! The trails are very nice and if you have a dog, it will love hiking with you and getting a drink in the creek. The staff and volunteers are always ready and willing to answer any questions. There are picnic tables close by and it is a wonderful place to bring any visitors to show them true Colorado!

Always love to go there. Plenty of birds to watch. Good staff.

Love this place. Hiking trails see re beautiful and the visitor center has cool stuff for kids!

Very nice!! Great for the kids

Nice place to get away from everyone.

Super nice service.

Beautiful place!

Super helpful and friendly staff.

Quite place to sit have picnic take a hike or read a book.

Its a pretty cool little area with lots of hiking I didnt trade it five stars because there are no bathrooms available until the visitors office opens other than that its a great place.

This is one of Colorado Springs gems. The discovery center is full of hands on learning activities for kids. There is a beautiful creek beside it. We enjoyed walking the trails behind the center.

Absolutely amazing! We will return

Beautiful and informative visitor center.

Cool entry point to the canyon

Fun place to visit and bring the family.

Beautiful Place, great for a picnic and a hike. Good for the whole family.

Easily one of the best kept secrets in Colorado Springs! So many activities and trails year round. Love this place so much I volunteer here too!

Great for morning dog walk

Fun for the kids.

We were lost looking for Broad Moor Seven Falls and they helped us out. You need to see this waterfall and visit the gold mine road. Its free!!

Beautiful area super short hike

Great place! Very private and good for family fun!

Great access to local trails and open spaces. The trails and the parks are well kept, with amenities such as picnic areas, trail markers, some paved sections and the ability to just wander off into the mountains.

Beautiful spot for photos and a refreshing dip in Colorado cold water!

Always something to see!

My son had a blast here on his field trip so did I nice staff.

Love the waterfall and the walk, I only wish they had the name of the stones labeled​ so I knew which was what.

Good for kids. Interesting animal and nature info. Really cool humminbird programs and info.

I love this area. So beautiful

Very nice and friendly staff. Great place to explore with kids!

Many hands-on activities with informative displays. Great for kids and families.

Visitor center is nice and Helen Hunt Falls is a beautiful place to hike!

Great for kids and nature lovers. Gateway to North Cheyenne Canyon.

Very clean place. Staff was very helpful and courteous.

Very relaxing

Great spot.

Very informative lots of trails

Beautiful, nice and quiet place. Perfect for a walk, run, picnic, etc.

Fun little nature center. Good place to bring the kids.

The pictures are beautiful