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El Paso County Colorado Hiking Trails
Barr Trail #620
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Pike
& San Isabel National Forest, Cimarron & Comanche National
Grasslands, National Forest in Colorado
With a starting elevation of 6,720' and an ending elevation of 14,110', the
13 mile Barr Trail is rated More Difficult and is available for both hiking
& horseback riding. Used to climb Pikes Peak, Barr Trail
receives over 60,000 visitors per year.
The Barr Trailhead is located off Ruxton Avenue in Manitou Springs Colorado
above the Pikes Peak Cog Railroad Depot.
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Some visitors ride to the summit by
auto, bus, or Cog Railroad and hike down the trail.
Camping: An open shelter is located about 9.0 miles up the trail, just
below the timberline. Campfires may be built at this site.
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