Colorado Springs Fire Department rescuing hikers at Cheyenne Canyon

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Springs Fire Department is working a rescue operation at Cheyenne Canyon.

Initial reports indicate emergency personnel are responding to an area near Captain Jack’s Trail, specifically Gold Camp and Tunnel #1.

First responders are planning to execute a trail evacuation using motorized bikes.

Captain Jacks’ trail is about 2.55 miles from the trailhead to the top of High Drive and about .9 miles from the top of High Drive to a saddle behind Mt. Buckhorn. It allows hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, and motorcycles.

This is a developing story. We will update as more information is released.

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