Basics
- Location:
- Manitou Springs
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 26 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 6700 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 7400 feet
- Season:
- Late Spring - Fall
Description
The trail passes through three ecological life zones, Montane, Spruce-fir and alpine. Wildlife species common to those zones are frequently observed.
The trail is rated more difficult because of its long sustained grade rising to an especially high elevation. Although an average hiker might complete the round trip in about 16 hours, those persons not used to hiking, especially at these altitudes, should not attempt the round trip in one day. Because of the long sustained grade, even a one way downhill hike from the summit is very tiring to the legs and feet when not conditioned.
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
1. Trailhead is off Ruxton Avenue, Manitou Springs Colorado above the Pikes Peak Cog Railroad Depot. 2. Some visitors ride to the summit by auto, bus, or Cog Railroad and hike down the trail.
