Paint Mines Interpretive Park

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Pikes Peak Region

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Production notes

Drone

Drones prohibited.

Light

Morning golden hour

7:25 AM – 8:00 AM

Light from the SSW · 6674°

Evening golden hour

5:21 PM – 5:55 PM

Light from the W · 14302°

First light: 6:55 AM
Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Last light: 6:26 PM
Blue hour: 6:26 PM–6:57 PM
Solar noon: 12:40 PM
Sun at noon: 2121° up, NE
Day length: 10h 36m

Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.

Shooting here

Checked 2026-09-14

Personal photography
Noncommercial portrait and landscape photography is welcomed under park rules.
Portrait or hired shoots
Any photoshoot, including amateur sessions, requires a permit under the published Paint Mines policy.
Commercial, brand, or film
Commercial photography requires a permit, film/movie/video shoots are not allowed.
Drone
Drones prohibited.
Fee or rate
$100 per permit per day, $50 damage deposit may apply

Permit path: PORTRAIT_PERMIT

Managed by El Paso County Parks· Site-specific El Paso County photography policySite-specific El Paso County photography policy

Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.

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Included

Access

PORTRAIT_PERMIT. Apply at least 10 days ahead, processing commonly 10 to 14 days. Stay on designated trails, do not enter/climb formations, no weddings or video/music-video shoots.