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Pike National Forest/Colorado

Ring the Peak

8.2 mi

Distance

1,749 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 37m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

An incomplete trail that circumnavigates Pikes Peak

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:3,071 ft
Max:3,363 ft
587 ft
326 ft
3,071 ft3,168 ft3,265 ft3,363 ft0.0 mi2.1 mi4.1 mi6.2 mi8.2 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

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Managed by United States Forest Service

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This trail crosses hunting units

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