Basics
- Location:
- Colorado Springs
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 5 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 2.5 to 3 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 7000 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 800 feet
- Season:
- Best in Summer
Description
Motorcycles, foot and horse trail. The trail is moderately difficult and is open to motorcycles which are very often seen on the trail.
This is a heavily used trail, especially by motorcycles. It winds in and out of cool pine forests and offers scenic vistas of Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak and Gold Camp Road.
Details
Location:
Colorado Springs
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
5 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
2.5 to 3 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
7000
Elevation Change:
800
Season:
Best in Summer
Useful Map(s):
USGS Quads: Manitou Springs, Pikes Peak
Additional Details:
Drinking water is not readily available. Water from streams should be treated before use. Hikers are advised to carry an adequate supply.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Colorado Springs, take 26th street to Gold Camp Road. Approximately 2 miles up Gold Camp Road is the trailhead.
