Basics
- Location:
- 50 miles west of Pueblo
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 6 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 3.5 to 4.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 9500 feet
- Elevation Change:
- -4000 feet
- Season:
- Summer - Fall
Description
Follow the Rainbow Trail north then turn left on the Horn Peak Trail. The trail follows the drainage till it comes to a reroute then goes up the ridge to the top of Horn Peak. Horses and mules are not allowed on the trail after it begins on the reroute. The trail is approx. 3 miles. The trail is hard for hiking.
Details
Location:
50 miles west of Pueblo
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
6 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
3.5 to 4.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
9500
Elevation Change:
-4000
Season:
Summer - Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS Quads: Horn Peak
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take Highway 69 south from Westcliffe (Westcliffe is 50 miles west of Pueblo) to County Road 140(Schoolfield Lane). Turn right on CR 140 and travel to CR 129(Macey Lane). Turn left on CR 129 and travel to CR 130(Horn Road). Turn right on CR 130 and follow CR 130 till it ends at the Horn Creek Trailhead.
