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Intermediate Snowshoe – St. Elmo to Hancock Pass

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Intermediate Snowshoe – St. Elmo to Hancock Pass

I'm planning this as a snowshoe trip from St. Elmo to Hancock Pass and return.

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Christie Lee
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  • Sat, Apr 18, 2026
  • Pikes Peak
  • Snowshoeing
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,200 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 MPH

Snow conditions permitting, we'll plan to snowshoe about 5 miles from St. Elmo towards Hancock Pass.  Depending on time and the group's desires, we can try to summit the pass or simply head back to St. Elmo.

Note that this trip is more than easy rating because of distance and elevation gain.

We will meet at the Safeway in Old Colorado City in time to leave by 8:00 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

Snowshoes and possibly micro-spikes for mixed trail conditions

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