Trip
Hiking – Mount Rosa
This trip starts at the Rosemont parking are on Gold Camp Road and will be an out-and-back hike including an ascent of Mt. Rosa, with incredible views of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Massif. We'll start by hiking Frosty Park Road until we reach Nelson's Trail #672. Next, we'll branch off onto the Mount Rosa Trail #673, which will take us to the summit. Given recent weather, I don't anticipate snow or ice, but if conditions change, this hike may require microspikes and/or snowshoes.
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 4, 2026
- Pikes Peak
- Hiking
- Adults, Families
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.38 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,064 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,503 ft
- Pace: 2.0
- 5 (10 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This hike will be a combination of easy trail surfacesand OHV roads to the summit of Mt Rosa. Although it is a moderate hike it still requires good fitness, having the right equipment for the elements and some experience with off trail footing.
I've marked this as a family activity, but please reach out to leader before adding children. Please notify leader of any pertinent medical conditions. E-mail: mintzerds@gmail.com
Map link: https://caltopo.com/m/PPEHFPR
We will meet at the Target on E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd (in the Cheyenne Mountain Shopping Center), leaving for the trailhead at 8:00am.
Address: 1630 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
The Safeway is located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4nNtAdA35TLfGtGP6
Required Equipment
10 Essentials. Microspikes may be required depending on the weather. Dress for warmth and wear sturdy footwear with good traction.