60 Hikes within 60 miles: denver and boulder” by Kim Lipker
Once part of the Blodgett Ranch, the Blodgett Peak Open Space area offers 167 acres of open space, trails, and wildlife habitat. The Water Tank Trail takes hikers along an old utility road and past unique geological rock features. Most of the land and rock formations are visible from numerous points around Colorado Springs.
Length: 2.00 miles
Configuration: Out and Back
Exposure: No shade
Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time: 50 minutes
7100-7500 feet
My Stats
Total Distance: 1.93 miles round trip
Time: 35:52 Minutes
Elevation: 6,696 to 7,004 ft
Elevation Gain: 328 ft
This was a huge waste of time. The park was actually closed but there was no way I was driving that far not to see the trail. I don’t believe that this is within 60 miles of Denver and it is quite boring. Even Cholo was disappointed. This would be a nice area for people of the Springs, but there must be thousands of better hikes closer to Denver.
