Weather: The weather on Pikes Peak can change drastically from hour to hour. *Click here to see more hiking tips from Hiking Bob* Seasonal use pit toilets are available at the trailhead. Forest Service Road 383 is on the left side of Highway 67, just past the entrance to Mueller State Park. In Divide, turn left (south) on Colorado Highway 67 and travel south for about 4 miles. 24 west through Woodland Park to the town of Divide. To get there: From Colorado Springs, take U.S. Back country camping is allowed along the trail corridor, but campsites must be at least 300’ from established trails and waterways. In the winter, it’s a great trail for snowshoeing or cross country skiing.
The trail is easy to follow, and in the spring and summer offers lots of wildflower viewing and in the fall is a nice place to see fall foliage change colors. The first half-mile from the parking lot, and the last half-mile before ascending to the rocky prominence of the Crags, are most difficult parts of the trail, but in reality are not very difficult. The trail starts across from a large parking lot just before the Crags Campground. FS 383 is a dirt road that can be a bit washboardy and bumpy at times, but except for after heavy rainfall or when snow covered, can be travelled by almost any vehicle. The Crags trail starts on Forest Service Road 383, a little over 3 miles from Colorado Highway 67. The trail also serves as the starting point for the Devils Playground Trail, an alternate route to the summit of Pikes Peak. One of the most popular trails in the Pikes Peak region, the Crags Trail (Forest Service Trail 664) in the Pike National Forest is an easy/moderate hike of less than 6 miles round trip it offers stunning views of the lower part of Pikes Peak and the surrounding areas. However, the Incline is its own grueling journey and we do not recommend adding this challenge unless you are incredibly fit, experienced and properly outfitted with an appropriate amount of additional water.
Switchbacks are tight and terrain is often uneven and rocky Breathe slow and steady with strong exhalations. At the “Three Miles to the Summit” sign, take the sharp right onto the narrow trail, where the most difficult part of the hike begins.You’ll find the A-frame at this point, which is an unmanned, first-come, first-served, six-man shelter ( Elevation: 12,098 feet) Mile three is steeper and has a lot of switchbacks that are similarto the initial climb from the trailhead.The first two miles are gentle out of Barr Camp, which is a great way to launch the second leg of your hike.Make a stop at Barr Camp (we’ll talk more about that later) for a rest or for an overnight (Elevation: 10,186 feet).Past the Fremont Experimental Forest sign, make sure to continue on the single-track path, not the wide path on the left.
The first three miles will be the hardest of this leg, with lots of gain and tight switchbacks.
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