Trip
Hiking – Pikes Peak Loop - Black Forest
Casual-paced 5-mile "fall colors??" loop hike in Black Forest around the Cathedral Pines neighborhood to see if there are any fun fall colors to see.
Contacts
- Sun, Oct 1, 2023
- Pikes Peak
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,561 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- 4 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This will be a casual/social hike to check out any fall colors that may be around. Plenty of time to take pictures if the scenery allows.
Well-behaved dogs on leash welcome. Pet waste must be packed out.
No water or restroom facilities on this hike.
We will travel as a group while observing the 7 principles of Leave No Trace :
- Plan ahead and prepare.
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
- Dispose of waste properly.
- Leave what you find.
- Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire).
- Respect wildlife.
- Be considerate of other visitors.
Questions about the hike? Email Glenn at gjb2000@gmail.com
Distance 5.03mi range 7232' to 7561' +468' -506'
Trail Map https://www.blackforesttrails.org/uploads/1/1/7/3/117336896/pikes-peak-loop-v2.pdf
We will meet at 1:00pm at the Cathedral Pines Trail Head (west of intersection of Vessey Rd and Holmes Road).
- Turn left on Vessey Rd into Cathedral Pines (there will be a large stone sign saying Cathedral Pines).
- Take an immediate left into a crushed blacktop parking area.
- Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/CSSJZ6bgWiaeSkLA9
Required Equipment
Clothing and footwear appropriate for the forecast weather conditions.