Trip
Hiking – Bison Peak via Ute Creek Trail
A long steep hike through a forest rich in diversity and rife with unique rock formations to the highest point in the Lost Creek Wilderness with rewarding views of South Park, the Collegiate Peaks, Pikes Peak and the Mosquito Range.
Contacts
- Tue, Nov 10, 2026
- Pikes Peak
- Hiking
- Adults
- Difficult
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,900 ft
- High Point Elevation: 12,400 ft
- Pace: 2.5 mph
- 4 (4 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 at 7:45 PM
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We'll begin at Ute Creek Trailhead and hike approximately 1.2 miles to the Lost Creek Wilderness boundary, where we'll register at the self permit station. We'll continue approximately 2.8 miles to the Brookside- McCurdy junction, where we'll pause to catch our breath after hiking an aggressive climb with limited switchbacks. We'll follow Brookside-McCurdy for about a mile to treeline, then head northeast off trail on tundra towards the Bison Peak. We'll summit via an easy class II scramble. Depending on wind and weather we may stay for lunch, or eat on the go as we retrace our steps back to the starting line.
Gaia GPS Route Link: Bison Peak via Ute Creek and Brookside - McCurdy
7:00am: Carpool Meetup; Safeway, 3275 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
7:10am: Depart for Trailhead
8:25am: Arrive at Ute Creek Trailhead,
Required Equipment
CMC's Ten Essentials, microspikes, and apparel suitable for CO's varied weather conditions.