Trip
Hiking – Section 16 Trailhead - Palmer Loop
Loop (Dog Friendly); Let's get some exercise and hike the newly developed loop. Dogs can join, but must be on a leash (and friendly to other dogs, hikers, cyclists)
Contacts
- Wed, Jul 30, 2025
- Pikes Peak
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,299 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,869 ft
- 7 (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please look for an email from the leader the night prior to the trip. This will go no matter the weather (unless, of course, there are extreme conditions).
We will complete the trail counter-clockwise at a moderate pace. The first 2-miles will mostly be uphill. We will take a couple quick stops to change out gear or grab a sip of water (attend to a fur-companion) -- there will probably be a couple added stops for the fur companions (they have their own agenda). After the “steep incline section” we will summit the ridgeline, take in the views and a small snack before continuing down the rest of the trail. Trail does get narrow in places, has steep terrain and scree.
Email will be sent from the leader NLT the evening prior to event...
Meet at the Colorado Springs "Section 16 Trailhead," ready to go, at 8am* (*Time change, as of 7/11/25); There's parking at the trailhead, or just a tad past it. Expected pace is to complete this trip in 3hrs.
Optional after trip recommendation: Plan to grab a drink/food/snacks at a Susie's Westside Cafe (off 21st Street) after. (Might not be the best location for the pups, unless there's open outside seating or shade available)
Required Equipment
Bring water, snacks, wind/weather protection, layers, and (of course) your 10 essentials. Optional items: gators, shoe traction, hiking poles
Dogs are welcome to come, but must be on leash. Please consider nature of trail (narrow or scree in places) and weather conditions. If you decide to bring a dog companion, consider bringing: leash, poop bags, water w/ bowl, etc. You know best of your dog's capabilities; but please contact me (NLT a few days before the trip starts) if you have any questions or concerns.
More than likely, there will be little to no to very little water by trail.