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Pikes Peak — Barr Trail

America's Mountain. 13 miles one-way with 7,400 ft gain via Barr Trail. Above treeline for the final 3 miles. Afternoon lightning is common.

StrenuousRocky Mountain14,115 ftOpen Summit

Pikes Peak — Barr Trail

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9°
Feels -12°FSummit · 14,115 ft
6:17 AM7:41 PM
EXTREME COLDWINDYHYPOTHERMIA RISK

Wind

25mph

Precip

0%

Humid

25%

Elev Δ

+200ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

12°36°

Hourly Forecast

7 AM

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12°

13mph

8 AM

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18°

14mph

9 AM

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22°

17mph

10 AM

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24°

19mph

11 AM

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27°

20mph

12 PM

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30°

19mph

1 PM

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32°

18mph

2 PM

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33°

17mph

3 PM

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35°

14mph

4 PM

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36°

15mph

5 PM

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35°

17mph

6 PM

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33°

14mph

Summit Conditions

10°F→−1°→9°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 191 ft gain

◎L1
Expedition-weight merino base

320g+ merino top and bottom — maximum warmth next to skin

◉L2
Heavy fleece + light puffy

Double mid-layer system for extreme insulation

◈L3
Expedition down parka

Heavy fill-power down or synthetic expedition jacket

◆L4
Hardshell jacket + pants

Full hardshell system — top and bottom protection mandatory

Summit Pack List

↟Expedition mittens↟Balaclava↟Ski goggles↟Chemical warmers (hands + toes)↟Emergency bivy↟Thermos with hot drink

Start Cold Tip

At these temperatures, DO NOT start cold. Wear full layers from the trailhead. Exposed skin risks frostbite in minutes. Turn back if conditions deteriorate.

Updated 6:25:13 AM · America/Denver

Updated Apr 19, 6:25 AM UTC

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