Barr Trail
Front Range • Manitou Springs, Colorado
expertout and back
26
Miles
7,400
Elevation Gain (ft)
12
Hours
14,115
High Point (ft)
Trail Description
The classic 13-mile foot-trail from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak. Climbs through ponderosa forest, past Barr Camp at the midpoint (a popular overnight stop), into the high alpine, and up to the 14,115-foot summit. The longest standard-route 14er trail in Colorado.
Trail Highlights
Iconic Pikes Peak summit
Barr Camp overnight option
Lowest-elevation 14er trailhead (6,720 ft)
Shuttle ride down available from summit
Best Seasons
☀️summer
🍂fall
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Trail Information
County:El Paso
Nearest City:Colorado Springs
Parking Pass:No Pass Required
Dog-Friendly:Yes
Kid-Friendly:No
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