Why you shouldn’t hike the trails while they’re wet

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Heavy rains can take a toll on our trails and open spaces but when people use them before they’re dry, they get damaged even more.
For the past 45 years, Ernie Baca and his wife have enjoyed living in the Pikes Peak region.
“You’ve got the mountains, the beauty, it’s just wonderful and we love it,” said Baca.
They wouldn’t call themselves avid hikers but they’ve been volunteering with the Department of Parks and Wildl