Hiking – Bison Peak via Ute Creek Trail

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Hiking – Bison Peak via Ute Creek Trail

Let's go climb the highest summit in the Tarryall Mountains, on this Leader in Training hike.

  • Sat, Oct 25, 2025
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 12.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,800 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 12,431 ft
  • Pace: 1.75 mph

This is a leader-in-training hike for Dan Mintzer.

We will be hiking Ute Creek Trail, turning East onto the Brookside-McCurdy Trail, then turning Northeast to ascend the Southwest Ridge of Bison Peak and returning along the same route.

Please contact leader and leader-in-training to sign up for this trip.

Leader – Christie Lee: christielee80905@gmail.com

Leader-in-Training – Dan Mintzer: mintzerds@gmail.com

Please notify us of any pertinent medical conditions, discuss your fitness level, and hiking/high elevation experience.

We will meet at the Safeway in Old Colorado City, leaving for the trailhead at 6:30am.

Address: 3275 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

The Safeway is located here:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/JrxMw6Jd1Yex4zB77

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

10 essentials including extra water (no water along route), sturdy footwear.

Be prepared for cool weather.

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