With its dry, sunny climate and mild year-round temperatures the Pikes Peak region is the perfect place if you love the outdoors, and there are countless ways to indulge that passion.  Do you enjoy hiking, biking or just taking a stroll in the cool mountain air?  The area offers over 350 miles of scenic trails ranging from easy, paved paths along Monument Creek to challenging routes through the trees and sandstone spires in the nearby foothills. There are over 20,000 acres of parks and recreational activities to appeal to any taste, from manicured turf to open space teaming with wildlife, from peaceful prairie settings to raging waterfalls. Whether you want to commune with nature, work out after a long day, or just slow down and bask in the sun the Pikes Peak region has it all.