Comments on: Paint Mines Interpretive Park – Calhan, CO http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/hiking/colorado/paint-mines-interpretive-park/ Sat, 12 May 2012 20:44:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Roselyn Ludwig http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/hiking/colorado/paint-mines-interpretive-park/comment-page-1/#comment-990 Roselyn Ludwig Sat, 12 May 2012 20:44:41 +0000 http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/?p=32#comment-990 The length of the walk depends on which branch of the trail you take. There is a map sign at the entrance. The shorter is about five-ten minutes, I think. And any time of day is fine, there are never crowds. The length of the walk depends on which branch of the trail you take. There is a map sign at the entrance. The shorter is about five-ten minutes, I think. And any time of day is fine, there are never crowds.

]]> By: Harvey http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/hiking/colorado/paint-mines-interpretive-park/comment-page-1/#comment-989 Harvey Fri, 11 May 2012 00:26:27 +0000 http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/?p=32#comment-989 In the description it says "Sooner or later you’ll walk up on the expanse of natural clay sculpture. It is nothing short of spectacular — chasms, spires, overhangs, carved walls, the works."How far of a walk is it to that point? What is the best time of day for the least tourist activity? Thanks for a reply. In the description it says “Sooner or later you’ll walk up on the expanse of natural clay sculpture. It is nothing short of spectacular — chasms, spires, overhangs, carved walls, the works.”How far of a walk is it to that point?

What is the best time of day for the least tourist activity? Thanks for a reply.

]]> By: Roselyn Ludwig http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/hiking/colorado/paint-mines-interpretive-park/comment-page-1/#comment-983 Roselyn Ludwig Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:28:34 +0000 http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/?p=32#comment-983 Not to my knowledge. there are no gates or fences, it's open 24/7. Not to my knowledge. there are no gates or fences, it’s open 24/7.

]]> By: Chris Tschirhart http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/hiking/colorado/paint-mines-interpretive-park/comment-page-1/#comment-982 Chris Tschirhart Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:59:10 +0000 http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/?p=32#comment-982 Are the hours of operation? Winter/Summer? Are the hours of operation? Winter/Summer?

]]> By: Roselyn Ludwig http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/hiking/colorado/paint-mines-interpretive-park/comment-page-1/#comment-979 Roselyn Ludwig Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:49:33 +0000 http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/?p=32#comment-979 As far as I know, yes. As far as I know, yes.

]]> By: Kristie http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/hiking/colorado/paint-mines-interpretive-park/comment-page-1/#comment-978 Kristie Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:21:51 +0000 http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/?p=32#comment-978 Are pets still forbidden in the park? Thank you! Are pets still forbidden in the park?
Thank you!

]]> By: Roselyn Ludwig http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/hiking/colorado/paint-mines-interpretive-park/comment-page-1/#comment-977 Roselyn Ludwig Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:06:31 +0000 http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/?p=32#comment-977 I think so.. I think so..

]]> By: Moira http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/hiking/colorado/paint-mines-interpretive-park/comment-page-1/#comment-975 Moira Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:06:40 +0000 http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/?p=32#comment-975 Loved out trip here. I must reiterate how fragile these forms are and please do not climb them. The photos above show many violations of this rule. We are asked to stay on designated trails and paths and many seem to lead to and onto the rocks unfortunately. This is uninteded by the park caretakers I'm sure and it's clear erosion is taking place due to foot traffic. Equally as impressive as the rocks are the surrounding plains that stretch for miles. Beautiful... Loved out trip here. I must reiterate how fragile these forms are and please do not climb them. The photos above show many violations of this rule. We are asked to stay on designated trails and paths and many seem to lead to and onto the rocks unfortunately. This is uninteded by the park caretakers I’m sure and it’s clear erosion is taking place due to foot traffic. Equally as impressive as the rocks are the surrounding plains that stretch for miles. Beautiful…

]]> By: Sandy Noon http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/hiking/colorado/paint-mines-interpretive-park/comment-page-1/#comment-963 Sandy Noon Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:45:24 +0000 http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/?p=32#comment-963 I would love to try this with my husband who has MS. Can the trails handle a mobility scooter? I would love to try this with my husband who has MS. Can the trails handle a mobility scooter?

]]> By: Roselyn Ludwig http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/hiking/colorado/paint-mines-interpretive-park/comment-page-1/#comment-921 Roselyn Ludwig Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:25:24 +0000 http://www.awayfromthegrind.com/blog/?p=32#comment-921 If you have a sturdy wheelchair and someone with strong arms to push you, then I'd say yes. I recommend you continue past the first parking area. You’ll get a pretty good view from the road about a half mile further up. If you continue on, the road curves left; there is a second parking area about half mile after the curve. The broad trail from there is definitely smooth enough for a wheel chair and leads to a great overlook about 200 yards up. If you have a sturdy wheelchair and someone with strong arms to push you, then I’d say yes. I recommend you continue past the first parking area. You’ll get a pretty good view from the road about a half mile further up. If you continue on, the road curves left; there is a second parking area about half mile after the curve. The broad trail from there is definitely smooth enough for a wheel chair and leads to a great overlook about 200 yards up.

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