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Introduction
Trail Rating
What to Bring Well, it is still hard winter here, so layer your clothing well and have a warm jacket. Hiking boots are always good because they are built for this type of activity. I do recommend snacks on this hike because the first part is steep and the top is just beautiful. It is the perfect spot to sit and munch something delicious. As always, bring plenty of water for you and for your pets. How to Get There From Colorado Springs, take the Highway 24 west (toward the mountains) exit off I-25 South. Travel to 26th street and turn left (or south). Take 26th to Gold Camp Road and turn right. Travel on Gold Camp Road until you see a dirt parking lot off first the right and then the left side of the road. The sign at the trail head reads Section 16. Park in either of these dirt lots. Be sure to pull your vehicle forward and off the road! Trail Specifics The trailhead is marked very well with a sign that looks like the picture. The trail begins a fairly gentle winding track through scrubby trees and bushes. In the summer, these plants encroach slightly onto the trail, so pants are necessary, but in the winter everything dies back just enough to make it easy to travel.
The trail winds through several red rocky outcrops and often I've seen yogis or meditators (is that the right term?) practicing their skills on these rocks. The rocks also make for fabulous kid pictures to send home to the grandparents so consider spending a few moments here. After you pass the turn off to the Paul Intemann trail (also covered in this Suite 101 topic), continue straight up the trail. This is where it begins to get more steep and difficult. The trail also heads into deeply covered forest which helps keep the elements at bay. Go To Page: 1 2
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