Basics
- Location:
- Northwest of Colorado Springs
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 16.4 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 8 to 9 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 7900 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 100 feet
- Season:
- Best in Summer
Description
Foot, bicycle and cross country ski trail. Motorized vehicles are prohibited. This trail parallels Hwy 67 and offers beautiful views of the Manitou Park area. It takes the average hiker about 1 hour to walk this paved trail. Bicyclists must yield to pedestrians.
The Manitou Park area was a summer hunting ground for the Ute Indians.
Details
Location:
Northwest of Colorado Springs
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
16.4 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
8 to 9 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
7900
Elevation Change:
100
Season:
Best in Summer
Useful Map(s):
USGS Quads: Mount Deception , Pikes Peak
Additional Details:
Drinking water is available only at Manitou Picnic Ground during the summer. Hikers are advised to carry an adequate supply.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Colorado Springs, travel west on Hwy 24 to Woodland Park. Turn north on Hwy 67 and go 6 miles to South Meadows Campground. There is a paved parking lot just outside the campground entrance. Parking is also available at the other end of the trail at Manitou Lake Picnic Ground.
