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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

⛅ Mainly clear

Good to Go
47°
Feels 41°FSummit · 14,115 ft
5:48 AM8:24 PM
CLEAR

Wind

15mph

Precip

14%

Humid

58%

Elev Δ

+7400ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

35°51°

Hourly Forecast

4 PM

⛅

51°

17mph

5 PM

⛅

51°

17mph

6 PM

⛅

49°

17mph

7 PM

⛅

47°

14mph

8 PM

⛅

44°

13mph

9 PM

⛅

41°

6mph

10 PM

⛅

41°

7mph

11 PM

⛅

39°

4mph

12 AM

☀️

37°

7mph

1 AM

☀️

35°

8mph

2 AM

☀️

35°

7mph

3 AM

☀️

36°

2mph

Summit Conditions

87°F→−40°→47°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 3:41:15 PM · America/Denver

Updated Jul 16, 3:41 PM UTC

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