13 most difficult hiking trails in Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region
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The GazetteMarch 30, 2018 | updated 8 years ago
#13. Seven Bridges Difficulty: Moderate This is an easy to moderate trail as there is a constant gain in elevation as you cross 7 bridges after hiking a portion of the old Midland Railroad line. Learn more here. (Ernestas Tyminas, The Gazette)
Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pikes Peak region with these 13 moderate to difficult hiking and biking trails.Information from visitcos.com
#13. Seven Bridges Difficulty: Moderate This is an easy to moderate trail as there is a constant gain in elevation as you cross 7 bridges after hiking a portion of the old Midland Railroad line. Learn more here. (Ernestas Tyminas, The Gazette)The view at the end of the Pancake Rocks trail in Teller County. Photo credit: Seth Boster (Seth Boster)#4. The Crags Trail Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult A wonderful 4.2-mile hike in Pike National Forest that is great for families and dogs. If you want a more intense hike, you can go all the way to the summit of Pikes Peak. Learn more here. (Ernestas Tyminas, The Gazette)#8. Lovell Gulch Trail Difficulty: Moderate This loop trail takes you on a pleasant 5-mile hike near Woodland Park. Once at the ridge you’ll have a great view of the north face of Pikes Peak. Learn more here. (Seth Boster, The Gazette)#6. Mt. Hermann trail Difficulty: Moderate A 4-mile out-and-back trail rated as moderate with great views of Monument, Colorado Springs and the mountains. Learn more here. (The Gazette)Hikers along Catamount Trail near Green Mountain Falls. (The Gazette file)Celebrate Waterfall Wednesday At OutThere Colorado, we can’t get enough of “Waterfall Wednesday.” The challenge is simple, dedicate a random Wednesday this spring to finding one of those Colorado waterfalls you’ve been drooling over for years. (The Gazette)The mountains are pictured along the Buckhorn loop trail in North Cheyenne Canon Park. (Seth Boster, The Gazette)A hikers climb the Manitou Springs Incline Tuesday, May 24, 2016. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (The Gazette)#11. Intemann Trail Difficulty: Moderate This new 3-mile trail (round-trip) is part of the Intemann Trail and provides access to a summit that was only recently open to the public. Learn more here. (The Gazette)#7. Palmer Loop Trail Difficulty: Moderate (Also known as Red Rock Palmer Loop Trail) A 6-mile loop hike of moderate difficulty among the pine forest with spectacular views, shade and a small waterfall. Learn more here. (The Gazette)Images from the 12.6-mile Barr Trail Mountain Race held annually on Sunday, July 19, 2015 in Manitou Springs. The competitive running event begins in Manitou Springs and ascends to Pikes Peak’s Barr Camp before descending back down into town. Photo Logan Riely, The Gazette (The Gazette)#9. Ute Pass Trail Difficulty: Moderate The Ute Pass Trail runs along the north side of Pikes Peak. It was believed to have first been a buffalo trail until the 1860’s when it became a wagon road. The Ute Indians also used the trail to travel through the Ute Pass. Learn more here. (manitousprings.org)
