Hiking

Hiking is one of the most popular activities in the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Day hikes include interpretive trails and short-distance trails perfect for the family. Backpacking hikes include long-distance trails, including the Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

Backpacking

Varied terrain, magnificent scenery and vast reaches of wild country await the backpacker on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Opportunities include backpacking across the Colorado Trail or into the canyons of the national grasslands. Strap on your backpacks, tie your boots and enjoy the adventure!

Day Hikes

The Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands provides numerous day hiking opportunities for all ages and abilities. Please stay on trails and leave only footprints.

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Parry Peak Campground

Parry Peak Campground has 25 first-come, first-served sites. It sits in a shady aspen and lodgepole pine forest along Lake Creek. This campground is a favorite amongst anglers with a spectacular…

Pass Creek Trail #1411

The trail begins near some old mine tailings and travels southwest towards a small ridge and then drops down to Pass Creek. The trail follows the creek and passes several beaver ponds that offer good…

Picket Wire Canyonlands

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Picket Wire CanyonlandsThese primitive canyons in the Comanche National Grasslands are home to the largest dinosaur tracksite in North America. Over 1,900 prints in 130 separate trackways extend…

Picket Wire Corrals Interpretive Site

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This popular meeting spot, about 33 miles south of La Junta, offers wildlife interpretation and corrals for public equestrian use.

Picture Canyon

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Picture Canyon allows visitors to step back in time to discover remnants of Plains Indian cultures in rock art and early 20th century homestead remains. It is also an excellent site for viewing…

Pike Community Group Campground

This campground has a capacity for 100 people and provides picnic tables, group fire grates, drinking water, a campfire circle, trash dumpsters, vault toilets, a children's play area, a sand…

Pikes Peak

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-Driving-At the altitude of 14,115 feet, Pikes Peak is the 31st highest peak in Colorado. Pikes Peak Highway will take you to the summit house. Along the way there are several observation sites and…

Pikes Peak Ranger District - Recreation

601 South Weber StreetColorado Springs, CO 80903Phone: 719-636-1602Fax: 719-477-4233Coming North: Take I-25S and exit Hwy 24W/Cimarron Street (Exit 141). Keep right at the fork to go on W Cimarron…

Pipeline Trail #668

This is a multiuse, single track, moderately difficult trail. Motorcycles are allowed on this trail. This trail is part of the overall Captain Jack's Trail System. The trail follows an old historic…

Platte Springs Trail

Platte Springs Trail is a 1-mile, very difficult hike. It can be accessed by continuing from where the Platte River Trail ends at the South Platte River or from the north at the end of Forest Road…