Winding Stairs Trail
0.5 mi
Distance
131 ft
Elev. Gain
13m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Winding Stairs Trail is a point-to-point trail in Pike National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in El Paso County, Colorado. It is 0.5 miles long and gains 131 feet. The trail is paved. The nearest town is Palmer Lake, Colorado, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,467 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 2,510 ft |
| End | 0.5 mi | 2,502 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Paved
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Palmer Lake, CO · in or next to town
- County:
- El Paso County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Pike National Forest · United States Forest Service
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