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.:Getting to the trailhead:. Among other things, Pikes Peak has a very, very easy trailhead to access, being at the west edge of Manitou Springs. From I-25, take the Highway 24 exit (exit 141). Drive west on about 4 miles to th eexit for Manitou Ave. From the off-ramp, veer right and drive into Manitou Springs. Once in town, look for the Cog Railway sign, and turn left onto Ruxton Ave (1.5 miles). Follow Ruxton all the way to where it ends at the Cog Railway (.7 miles). Drive past the Railway building, and turn right at the sign labeled "Barr Trail Parking", up a short little steep road (Hydro St.) to the gravel parking lot. Do NOT park in the Cog Railway Parking lot...if you do, your vehicle will probably be towed. .:The trail:. The Barr Trail is simply one of the finest hiking trails to be found. This historic trail was build between 1914-1918 by Fred Barr, and is a fine hike from trailhead to summit. The route is well-signed and obvious, although the ancient metal signs aren'tall that accurate. Having been set decades before the accuracy of GPS systems, they give you a good idea of where you are in milage and elevation, but don't take it as gospel. Breaking up the trail into halves is the relative Opulence of Barr Camp, 6.8 miles from the trailhead. For an extremely detailed account of the trail, check out this page at skyrunner.com. And for Barr Camp info, try their website. .:Trip Report:. coming soon... |
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