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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

☀️ Clear sky

Use Caution
41°
Feels 32°FSummit · 14,115 ft
5:35 AM8:21 PM
BELOW FREEZINGWINDY

Wind

21mph

Precip

9%

Humid

34%

Elev Δ

+7400ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

31°48°

Hourly Forecast

4 PM

⛅

48°

4mph

5 PM

⛅

46°

6mph

6 PM

⛅

37°

9mph

7 PM

⛅

42°

18mph

8 PM

⛅

41°

12mph

9 PM

⛅

38°

16mph

10 PM

⛅

34°

16mph

11 PM

⛅

33°

10mph

12 AM

☀️

33°

9mph

1 AM

☀️

32°

9mph

2 AM

☀️

32°

8mph

3 AM

☀️

31°

7mph

Summit Conditions

81°F→−40°→41°F

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

◎L1
Merino wool 200g base layer

Medium-weight merino regulates temp and resists odor on long days

◉L2
Grid fleece jacket

Stretchy grid fleece balances warmth and breathability on climbs

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Blocks summit wind without trapping sweat on the approach

Summit Pack List

↟Wind shell↟Light puffy (optional)↟Beanie↟Light gloves

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your wind shell for the exposed ridge — wind hits different above treeline.

Trail Guide

Updated 3:44:14 PM · America/Denver

Updated Jun 4, 3:44 PM UTC

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