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Hiking – St. Elmo to Poplar Gulch Trail

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Hiking – St. Elmo to Poplar Gulch Trail

From St. Elmo via Poplar Gulch trail and then ascend unnamed peak 13,090' and return.

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Christie Lee
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  • Sun, Jun 7, 2026
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 13,090 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 - 1.75 MPH

Starting from Iron City by St. Elmo, we will travel up Poplar Gulch and then ascend unnamed peak 13,090' and return.   Expected round trip mileage is 7 miles 

Colorado Springs Departure:  We will meet at the Safeway in Old Colorado City at 6:30 a.m.
The address is:  3275 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
The Safeway is located here:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/JrxMw6Jd1Yex4zB77

Route/Place

Saint Elmo

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essentials

Trekking poles

Hydration and snacks

Possibly micro-spikes for mixed trail conditions

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