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Pikes Peak — Barr Trail

Manitou Springs, CO · 38.841, -105.044

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 ftAlpineSummitSummit viewsWildlife

Pikes Peak — Barr Trail

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24°
Feels 8°FSummit · 14,115 ft
7:11 AM6:18 PM
EXTREME COLDWINDYHYPOTHERMIA RISK

Wind

26mph

Precip

0%

Humid

15%

Elev Δ

+7400ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

25°42°

Hourly Forecast

2 PM

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42°

4mph

3 PM

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42°

6mph

4 PM

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41°

7mph

5 PM

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39°

9mph

6 PM

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34°

9mph

7 PM

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30°

7mph

8 PM

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28°

6mph

9 PM

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27°

8mph

10 PM

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25°

9mph

11 PM

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25°

7mph

12 AM

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27°

4mph

1 AM

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26°

3mph

Summit Conditions

64°F→−40°→24°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 7,395 ft gain

◎L1
Heavyweight merino wool base

250g+ merino top and bottom — your foundation against the cold

◉L2
Insulated grid fleece

Heavy fleece or light synthetic puffy for active insulation

◈L3
Down or synthetic puffy jacketPACK

Pack this — put it on at summit stops and exposed ridgelines

◆L4
Waterproof hardshell jacketPACK

3L waterproof/windproof for summit protection against wind and snow

Summit Pack List

↟Insulated puffy↟Hardshell jacket↟Insulated gloves↟Warm beanie↟Neck gaiter / balaclava↟Hand warmers

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your puffy for the summit — standing still in wind at 20°F drops your core temp fast.

Trail Guide

Updated 1:35:23 PM · America/Denver

Updated Oct 17, 1:35 PM UTC

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