From Old Stage Road just above the historic Broadmoor Hotel, several one day hikes are accessible. The shortest of the three is Grey Back Peak, a traverse that begins near Rock Creek and ends at the 9,300 foot summit. Just west of Grey Back Peak is a longer traverse out to Emerald Valley Ranch. Both trails are similar in elevation; during high summer these areas are rich with wildflowers. Cheyenne Mountain challenges hikers with a serious altitude gain in the middle. Views of the city and the forest await you at the top.