West Colorado Springs (80904) is the city's most outdoors-immersive neighborhood — a place where the foothills begin at the edge of residential streets and world-class open space is genuinely part of daily life rather than a weekend destination.
Garden of the Gods sits just minutes away, offering over 20 miles of trails winding through towering sandstone formations with Pikes Peak as a backdrop. Red Rock Canyon Open Space adds another layer of options — hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and dog-friendly loops with sweeping views toward the mountains. Sondermann Park provides a quieter, creek-side escape closer to the neighborhood's core.
Old Colorado City anchors the area's commercial character along Colorado Avenue, where 19th-century storefronts house local galleries, independent restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. It's a genuine neighborhood commercial district with personality — the kind that takes years to develop and can't be manufactured. Manitou Springs is just a few minutes further west for additional dining, arts, and access to the Incline and Barr Trail.
The housing stock skews older, with character-rich bungalows and mid-century homes on established, tree-lined streets. Schools are served by Colorado Springs School District 11,and downtown is a quick five-to-ten minute drive east.
