BPX 3-Day: Pikes Peak via Barr TH and Barr Camp
Lighten the load by staying at Barr Camp on the way up and the way down Pikes Peak. Total trip is 21 miles and 7,600 vertical but you only need to carry overnight kit 4.8 miles and 3,600 feet up and back.
Suggested Backpacking Section (BPX) itinerary for 3-day trip to be used for CMC trips led by BPX leaders for BPX members:
Day 1: Drive to trailhead. Hike from Barr TH to Barr Camp (6.4 miles, +3,525 / -90 ft.).
Day 2: Barr Camp to Pikes Peak summit (10.8 miles, +-3,979 ft.).
Day 3: Barr Camp back to Barr TH (6.4 miles, +90 / -3,525 ft.)
Overall Route: 23.5 miles, +-7,569 ft.
NOTES:
- Always practice Leave No Trace techniques.
- More information about Barr Camp is available here. Barr Camp can provide breakfast and dinner and indoor camping. Reservations required.
- Google Map Driving Directions: From the Colorado Mountain Club (Golden, CO) to the Barr TH.
- Suitable Activities: Backpacking
- Seasons: June, July, August, September
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Length: 23.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 7,569 ft
- 14,091 ft
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
Pikes Peak Ranger District (PSINF)
- Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 6
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- Trails Illustrated 137
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