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Hiking – Pancake Rocks

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Hiking – Pancake Rocks

A casually paced, and moderately difficult 6-mile winter hike (maybe snowshoe) on an established trail through open timber to unique "pancake" rock formations and mountain views. Hiking from 9,691' to 11,049' feet (1,500 feet of elev gain) with steady 3-mile uphill to the highpoint and turn around point.

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Christie Lee
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Feb 25, 2023
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate A
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
  • Please call trip leader after signing up: Christie Lee, (719) 243-1821
  • This will be a CASUAL paced Colorado "winter" hike - so we may need winter traction or even snowshoes.
  • The trail is well established and well used - so it is more likely to be icy and slippery (winter traction needed / trekking poles helpful) than deep snow. 
  • We will travel together as a group and take gear and clothing change breaks as need to keep things fun and safe.
  • It is almost ALL Uphill the first 3-miles to the turn around point.
  • Lots of photo and bird sighting opportunities along the way. 
  • Bring a warm drink, sit pad, and snack to enjoy at our break at the turn around point in the "pancake" rocks.
  • Only trained service pets allowed.
  • We will observe the principles of Leave No Trace - especially being courteous to other hikers as we will be traveling in a group.

We will meet at 8:45am at the Horsethief Park Trailhead Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/egopsRFJbqqctR3h6

Driving Directions:
From Divide, Colorado drive south on Hwy 67 for 8 miles until you come to a parking area on the left (east) side of Hwy 67 (next to an old closed tunnel). Parking is along both shoulders/sides of Highway 67.

WATCH FOR TRAFFIC WHEN PARKING. The trail begins on the east side of the highway - next to the old tunnel entrance and trail sign

Route/Place

Horsethief Park Trail

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Winter traction (microspikes, yak trax, hiking crampons, etc.)
  • Snowshoes?? (may be needed - watch the snowfall)
  • Trekking poles (optional but recommended)
  • 10 essentials - especially warm footwear  and clothing to prevent problems with cold winds or dust or snow or extreme cold
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