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P.O. Box 39
Divide,
CO
80814-0039
Park Location
21045 Highway 67 South
3.5 miles South of Divide
Divide,
CO
80814
Office Hours
Visitor Center 9AM - 4PM Closed Monday/Tuesday
Park Hours
Day Use hours are 5AM-10PM daily; year round
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719-687-6867
Phone
719-687-2366
mueller.park@state.co.us
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Mueller State Park
Mueller State Park’s 55 miles of trails provide a 5,000-acre playground for the hiker, mountain biker, wildlife watcher and winter sports enthusiast. Two popular sledding hills bring on the sledding and tubing winter fun.
A popular Watchable Wildlife Area, Mueller is home to elk, black bear, hawks, and mule deer. Park visitors traverse the
park’s numerous trails
on foot, snowshoes, cross-country skis, horseback and mountain bike, depending on the season. A popular winter destination for snow tubing.
Mueller also has two options to stay overnight. There are
132 campsites
in the park; 17 of these are open for
winter camping
. The park also has
three cabins
for rent year-round.
Mueller State Park welcomes pets in campgrounds, picnicking, two tubing areas and along the park’s roads, but not on the hiking trails or in the backcountry. Keeping pets off of the trails increases the chances of visitors seeing the numerous species of wildlife in the park. Pets must be on a leash at all times unless they are in their tent, RV or personal vehicle. Download
Pets at Mueller State Park
to learn more. We discourage leaving your pets in an unattended vehicle. Intense winter sunshine can heat up the inside of vehicles; even in low temperatures.
Start Your Mueller Adventure at the Visitor Center
Hike Mueller Now to Experience Winter in the Park
The Visitor Center, located atop Big View Overlook, is a hidden scenic jewel below the shadow of Pikes Peak. At the heart of Mueller State Park, this information hub features exhibits emphasizing the park's natural habitats, wildlife and cultural heritage. Check out the outdoor Watchable Wildlife Kiosk. Get your bearings at the Gazebo's hand painted interpretive panels of the surrounding mountains before heading out on the Wapiti Nature Trail. Three trailheads connect you to short family friendly or long connecting hikes. Don't forget to pick up a trail map.
Grab your sunglasses and head for the mountains. Enjoy a crisp scenic winter hike in Mueller State Park. All trails are open and available for hiking.
Backcountry snow shoeing and cross country skiing available on all trails when good snow conditions exixt. Check with the park before arrival for trail conditions.
Wildlife snow tracks can tell stories of how the animals hunt for food. You can follow their daily treks and sometimes catch a glimpse of the beautiful elk and mule deer.
Always take a trail map, water, sunscreen, warm layers of clothing and proper sturdy boots and always pay attention to weather forecasts.
Current Park Weather
The Rocks Around You
February 18
What is the rock that lines the trails and how did it get there? Have you ever wondered how the Pikes Peak formed? Join Volunteer Naturalist Bob to take a journey into the past to the formation of the local area. Bring your favorite rock to be identified by Bob.
Touch Table: The Sedimentary Rocks Around You
February 18
Have you ever wondered how the Rocky Mountains, including our own Pikes Peak were formed? Go back in time to when the layers of the earth were shifting to shape the landscape of Mueller State Park. Check out the hands-on samples of sedimentary rocks and learn about local geology with Volunteer Naturalist Bob.
Winter Hike: Homestead Trailhead
February 18
Join Naturalist Nancy for a crisp winter hike through the beautiful scenic Mueller forest. Enjoy the sights, scents and feel of the snowy cold trail. Bring your sturdy hiking shoes and call to confirm the trail and weather conditions and what gear you may need for your hike. Bring plenty of water, sun protection and dress in layers. Approximately 3 -4 miles
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12/12/2011 8:43 AM