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    • El Paso County, Colorado

      Summit Pikes Peak via the Devils Playground Trail

      3.0
      5.5 mi / 1348 ft gain
      This portion of a trek to the Pikes Peak begins about 13,000 feet.  From the parking lot walk across the road back to the Northeast side and look for the hikers trail that begins by paralleling the road. By hiking this path you will have the time to enjoy the amazing views of the mountain range a...
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    • Woodland Park, Colorado

      Ski Pikes Peak

      Pikes Peak Toll Road can grant you access to a ton of super accessible backcountry skiing if you have the equipment and knowledge.  From roughly Glen Cove up to the summit of the mountain you can access terrain varying from steep chutes off the summit to easy glades in an abandoned ski resort.  T...
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    • Monument, Colorado

      Mt. Herman & 715 Loop

      4.0
      6.16 mi / 1877 ft gain
      The Basics: Mt. Herman is the most prominent peak overlooking Monument, CO and is easily spotted from I-25. The area between Monument and the mountain hosts a large network of meandering trails that are great for trail running and mountain biking. Our hike today starts at the uppermost parking lo...
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    • Woodland Park, Colorado

      Lovell Gulch Trail

      5.22 mi / 814 ft gain
      Lovell Gulch Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Woodland Park, Colorado.
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    • Woodland Park, Colorado

      Lowell Gulch Upper and Lower Ridge Trail

      4.0
      4.45 mi / 719 ft gain
      Lowell Gulch Upper and Lower Ridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Woodland Park, Colorado.
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    • Divide, Colorado

      Summit The Crags

      4.6
      7.9 mi / 1379 ft gain
      As you drive past Mueller state park (on the right), about 1/4 mile down the road you will see a small wooden sign for "The Crags" You will take a left there and follow the road about 1.5 miles, past the first stop, which is the Raspberry Mountain Trailhead, until you come to a fork in the road a...
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    • Cripple Creek, Colorado

      Drive Gold Camp Road

      4.3
      5 mi
      Gold Camp Road is a road that begins near Bear Creek Regional park. As you drive up the winding road, the road will turn to dirt. Continue driving down the dirt road, turn the corner and BAM, you're hit with some mountain views that will take your breath away. As you continue to drive Gold camp r...
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    • Teller County, Colorado

      Backpack to the Abandoned Skagway Power Plant and Ghost Town

      3.5
      10 mi / 1000 ft gain
      Construction of the Skagway Plant began in 1899 and was complete in 1901. In 1965, 15 days of rain brought floods washing out a lot of the pipeline and other infrastructure. Fixing the power plant didn’t make sense and funds weren’t in place. The land was reverted to the government. The hike b...
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    • Divide, Colorado

      Hike to Horsethief Falls and Pancake Rocks

      4.8
      7.6 mi / 1400 ft gain
      Horsethief Falls and Pancake Rocks can be found on the west side of Pikes Peak, so if you want to get away from the crowds and the city, put this trail on your to do list.Most of the trail runs through the forest, which makes this an excellent candidate for hiking in July and August when the summ...
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    • Divide, Colorado

      Snowshoeing to Sentinel Point

      8 mi
      Sentinel Point is an appropriately-named 12,527-foot rockpile standing watch over the broad shoulder of the Pikes Peak massif. Rarely visited, especially in winter, you are almost guaranteed solitude on this high mountain snowshoeing adventure.Beginning at the Horsethief Park trailhead off CO Ro...
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    • Palmer Lake, Colorado

      Palmer Lake Reservoir Trail

      4.11 mi / 656 ft gain
      This hike starts with a steep uphill, and if that doesn't take your breath away, the views of the lakes definitely will. After the uphill slog, you'll immediately reach the lower reservoir. On still mornings, it offers perfect reflections of its surroundings.  The trail continues along its northe...
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    • Divide, Colorado

      Hike to Raspberry Mountain

      5.0
      5.2 mi / 900 ft gain
      Take US-24 west and turn left at traffic light in Divide. Drive south on US-67 for about 4 miles. Turn left to CR-62 right after you pass the entrance to Mueller State park on the right. Drive about a mile on the dirt road and you will see the new trailhead parking lot on the left side.Once you p...
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    • Divide, Colorado

      Hike to Brook Pond

      4.0
      4.74 mi
      This hike begins at the east side of the Visitor's Center parking lot. The Visitor's Center keeps a record of any recent wildlife sightings, so its a good idea to check in the building if your goal is to see some animals. Otherwise, head to the end of the parking lot and take trail #5 down the hi...
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    • Woodland Park, Colorado

      Red Rocks at Woodland Park

      4.3
      1 mi / 100 ft gain
      In Woodland Park driving on HWY 24 towards Divide, you will see signs for HWY 67 which is where you'll need to get to. The Road will fork towards the end of town (left being 24 towards Divide, Right being 67). Stay right at the fork onto 67. You will then drive about 2 miles until you see a sign ...
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    • Divide, Colorado

      Hike to Rock Pond

      4.0
      4.76 mi
      This hike begins at the east side of the Visitor's Center parking lot. The Visitor's Center keeps a record of any recent wildlife sightings, so its a good idea to check in the building if your goal is to see some animals. Otherwise, head to the end of the parking lot and take trail #5 down the hi...
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    • Larkspur, Colorado

      Spruce Mountain Loop

      4.5
      5.46 mi / 810 ft gain
      Spruce mountain is an approximately 4.2 mile loop outside of Colorado Springs near Palmer lake. The hike is a pretty easy one, that has some great views of the Front Range including peak a boo views of Pikes Peak. Starting at the Trailhead, you can either take the right or left trail which will t...
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