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Chair Rocks via Colorado Trail

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Hiking – Chair Rocks via Colorado Trail

This is a casual-paced winter hike/snowshoe through rolling hills and open timber to unique rock formations. Moderately difficult due to snow conditions and length. 10.0 miles round trip. Elevation Gain: 885 ft

Contacts

Glenn Barr
Glenn Barr
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jan 27, 2024
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 885 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0mph
  • This will be a winter hike/snowshoe depending on snow conditions. Trip leader will send email with best known trail conditions on Thursday before trip. Snowshoes MAY be needed.
  • We will have a casual pace, but there is 885 feet of elevation gain, so expect some exertion.
  • Planning on an extended lunch break at the rocks.
  • No Pets.
  • We will travel as a group and observe the 7 principles of Leave No Trace.
  • The group sets the pace -- casual, social, photography-focused. No speedsters needed. 
  • This is NOT a climbing or scrambling trip. We are enjoying the scenery - not climbing on rocks.
  • Caltopo route map: https://caltopo.com/m/HMRR0
  • Questions about the hike?  Email Glenn at gjb2000@gmail.com

Trail Info
AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/chair-rocks-via-colorado-trail
COTREX https://trails.colorado.gov/places/na~1458429
GAIA GPS https://www.gaiagps.com/hike/230647/colorado-trail/

We will meet at 8:30am at the parking lot on the west side of the road where the Colorado Trail Section #2 crosses Deckers Road/Jefferson County Road 126 (just southwest of intersection with Spring Creek Rd)

Parking via Google Maps  https://goo.gl/maps/Wcw95hCDsz5CNLER6 (Little Straggy Trial)
Lat/Long 39.35616, -105.24750

There are NO facilities at the trailhead or along the trail.

Route/Place

Chair Rocks via Colorado Trail

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Watch the weather forecast and be ready for winter conditions. Snowshoes MAY be needed.

Have your snowshoes ready "just in case".  This trail has prairie grasslands and forest environments, and in past winters we have used snow shoes for all or some of the trail -- and not at all.

Layers are key.  Head, eye, and hand protection are important considerations.

Wind and sunburn are normal risks on this trail. Lots of wide open spaces. Be prepared.

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