Monument's teen sports and trail scene fuels active lifestyles with world-class mountain biking, disc golf, and running loops through pine forests—perfect for high school athletes and adventure crews. This guide maps top destinations where local teens train, compete, and hang out in El Paso County's pine-covered playground.
Free trail access; competitive sports programs available. Like the family properties nestled in the pines that we sell quickly, Monument blends outdoor intensity with suburban comfort.
Top Monument Teen Sports & Trails
1. Limbaugh Canyon – MTB Mecccca
Red flag-rated mountain bike network with jumps, berms, and flow trails. State championship venue.
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Teen routine: After-school laps; Saturday race practice.
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Skills: Beginner green circle to black diamond.
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Pro: Skills park with pump track.
2. Monument Rock – Disc Golf & Trail Running
18-hole disc golf course + 5-mile perimeter trail. Cross-country team training grounds.
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Competition: High school disc league Wednesdays.
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Running: Interval hill sessions; 800m track nearby.
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Social: Post-run pizza meetups.
3. Greenland Open Space – Endurance Trails
10,000 acres of rolling ranchland trails. Ultra-running and equestrian adjacency.
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Teen challenge: Greenland Traverse (15 miles).
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Routine: Long run Sundays; trail race prep.
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Edge: Wildlife viewing; elk herds.
4. D20 Sports Complex – Team Sports Hub
Lit soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts. Tournament central.
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Leagues: Club soccer, travel baseball select nights.
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Fitness: Speed/agility training groups.
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Social: Concession hangouts post-game.
5. Pinecrest Park – Pick-Up & Skills
Multi-sport fields + basketball courts + BMX track remnants. Free play zone.
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Daily: 4 PM pickup basketball; frisbee golf.
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Skills: Lacrosse walls; throwing practice.
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Family: Adjacent playground connection.
Teen Active Life Blueprint
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Weekly rhythm: Mon/Wed Limbaugh MTB, Tue/Thu running, weekend competitions.
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Gear: Trail runners, hydration packs, first aid kits.
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Safety: Group rides; PPO trail conditions.
Family Properties in the Pines
Active teens seal Monument relocations we've guided:
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Pine enclaves: Forest Lakes ($700K-1M); Jackson Creek ranches.
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2026 market: D20 school demand; inventory tight.
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Lifestyle: Trails from backyards; 20-min Colorado Springs commute.
Power your teen's Monument adventure—pine properties await!
