WHO WE ARE
The Friends of CMSP were organized in 2001 and became a non-profit organization and a Federal 501 (c) 3 in 2002.
OUR MISSION:
“Support and Advocate for Cheyenne Mountain State Park”
OUR VISION STATEMENT:
“The Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park serve to protect, enhance and preserve for all time the natural state and spectacular beauty of the park. We are also dedicated to working in partnership with the park staff to promote recreational and educational activities as well as advocating for important park issues.”
Register now for The Cheyenne Mountain Run
August 16, 2025
Follow this link for previous race results
We are pleased to announce that in 2024, the Friends of CMSP purchased two Terrain Hoppers for CMSP. We are extremely grateful for generous donations from the Brian and Dorothy Kern Family, Mesara Family Foundation, Partners in the Outdoors, and Hoppers for Heroes for their grants to help facilitate the purchase of the Terrain Hoppers.
Full details of the program can be found at:
Terrain Hopper. 2025 Reservations open soon.
Friends Forever Project Completed!
Friends Forever Wall Details
We are sincerely Thankful to the following donors that has made our
Friends Forever Wall possible
Golden Eagle: The Dorthy and Brian Kern Family, The Hobbs Family
Red-Tailed Hawk: The Cooper Family
Prairie Falcon: Jim Voige-Cheyenne Propagation Company
American Kestrel: Rafael Jimenez
Other Donors: Lynn Otto
Interested in how Trail names were selected?
Click on this link: History of Trail Names
2025 Hike or Bike Challenge
Details in the Visitor Center
Complete all 18 of CMSP trails and log 22 miles! (Dixon Trail not included) Not challenging enough? Take the 100 Mile Challenge!
This is an ongoing program that started Jan 1st, 2018 and will continue through 2025. Prizes awarded for each challenge. Pick up your form at the Visitor Center. (Visitor Center Winter hours: 9 A to 4 P everyday)
Map of Cheyenne Mountain State Park
410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80926
Click Here for Directions to the Park