Worth it? YES as a free, quick, scenic stop and a trail hub. The play: drive up the canyon, stop at Helen Hunt Falls for the roadside view and the short (steep) climb to the overlook, and pick up a trail from the Starsmore or Helen Hunt nature centers if you want more. A great no-cost pairing with the Zoo/Broadmoor side.
Who it’s NOT for: Travelers wanting polished visitor facilities/amenities — it's a natural city park with modest nature centers. Anyone needing a fully accessible experience to the falls overlook — the overlook trail is short but steep (the roadside falls view is easier). Visitors expecting the scale/drama of the ticketed Seven Falls — this is a smaller, free roadside falls.
Skip it if: You're already doing the ticketed Seven Falls and don't need a second waterfall, or the day is full.
Time needed: 30 minutes for the falls stop; 1–3 hours if adding a canyon trail. (research: coloradosprings.gov)
Best time: Spring–fall for full water flow and open trails; morning for parking and cool temps. Confirm current road/ center hours live.
Cost: $Booking: no booking — free city park. Check current road access and center hours.
Is North Cheyenne Cañon Park & Helen Hunt Falls worth it?
drive up the canyon, stop at Helen Hunt Falls for the roadside view and the short (steep) climb to the overlook, and pick up a trail from the Starsmore or Helen Hunt nature centers if you want more. A great no-cost pairing with the Zoo/Broadmoor side.
Who is North Cheyenne Cañon Park & Helen Hunt Falls for?
North Cheyenne Cañon Park & Helen Hunt Falls is for outdoorsy couple, family adventure basecamp, and multigen accessible.
Who is North Cheyenne Cañon Park & Helen Hunt Falls not for?
North Cheyenne Cañon Park & Helen Hunt Falls is not for Travelers wanting polished visitor facilities/amenities — it's a natural city park with modest nature centers. Anyone needing a fully accessible experience to the falls overlook — the overlook trail is short but steep (the roadside falls view is easier). Visitors expecting the scale/drama of the ticketed Seven Falls — this is a smaller, free roadside falls.
When is the best time to visit North Cheyenne Cañon Park & Helen Hunt Falls?
Spring–fall for full water flow and open trails; morning for parking and cool temps. Confirm current road/ center hours live.
How expensive is North Cheyenne Cañon Park & Helen Hunt Falls?
North Cheyenne Cañon Park & Helen Hunt Falls is budget ($). Meravella shows prices as bands and never publishes exact figures it hasn't verified.
Basis research · last verified Sat Aug 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). Prices are shown as bands; confirm live before you go. We never rank by commission.
