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Hike paints quite a picture
Thursday, August 26, 2010 11:34

CALHAN - It's not often you drive east looking for a scenic hike.

When you live in Colorado, why would you head away from the mountains? What could possibly catch your eye on the way to Kansas?

Look no further than a picturesque spot tucked away in this small town for your answer.

The Paint Mines is a dream destination for a geology buff. But the trail provided a pleasant surprise for those who attended the weekly OutThereColorado.com hike.

Here is a photo gallery from the hike.

The drive to Calhan isn't short, but the payoff is big in the form of a quiet, isolated trail and artistic rock outcroppings. Here are more details, including directions on how to get there.

Join us at 9 a.m. next Thursday for a hike to Pulpit Rock in the Austin Bluffs Open Space. Click here for details.

 

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Tommy Fabian Tommy FabianLooks like a nice weekend to take the AT skis out and practice skinning.
Michael Yowell Michael YowellFellow Jack Quinn's Runners:
Your participation in this Sunday's Super Half Marathon and 5K Run WILL count toward your Jack Quinn's run total! Be sure to sign-in after the race at Jack Quinn's (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) upstairs. Please be aware that JQRC cannot count your attendance after Sunday, NO after the fact adjustments!
Dena Rosenberry Dena RosenberryJust a dusting at my house. It's like the storm hopscotched right over us.
Joanna Bean Joanna BeanMmm, this storm looks delicious.
Scott Rappold Scott Rappoldwow. National Weather Service is forecasting more snow for Colorado Springs than most ski resorts. Is it trespassing to head over to the old Ski Broadmoor?
Joseph Cote Joseph CoteSore.
Bob Kane Bob KanePhotos from 1/24 run of Jack Quinn's Running Club can be seen here: http://articles.outtherecolorado.com/sections/slideshow/?id=12050722
Nathan NathanGot the chance to take the bike out in Canon City over the weekend. It was a nice route and I'll be back to ride it again.