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June 20, 2026
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- The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is a unique blending of geological, archaeological, historical and ecological resources.
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- Whether you're looking for a new adventure, Paint Mines Interpretive Park offers outdoor fun for all ages with an easy hike, geological splendor, and a richly woven past. Located in Calhan, this park is filled with rocky wonders that are covered in rich pigments, which communities of Native Americans utilized to create paint. Don't miss trekking through this awe-inspiring journey
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- The park consists of 4 miles of trails that rise over 500 feet in elevation. It covers 750 acres, containing grassland and geological formations of hoodoos, colored clay and sandstone-capped spires. The site is protected by law because of the fragile environment, as well as the geological and archaeological significance of the artifacts, rocks, animals and plants.