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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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22°
Feels 7°FSummit · 14,115 ft
7:13 AM6:15 PM
EXTREME COLDWINDYHYPOTHERMIA RISK

Wind

23mph

Precip

0%

Humid

46%

Elev Δ

+7400ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

22°36°

Hourly Forecast

8 AM

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22°

5mph

9 AM

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29°

7mph

10 AM

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32°

8mph

11 AM

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34°

6mph

12 PM

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35°

5mph

1 PM

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36°

6mph

2 PM

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36°

8mph

3 PM

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35°

8mph

4 PM

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34°

8mph

5 PM

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33°

9mph

6 PM

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29°

11mph

7 PM

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27°

7mph

Summit Conditions

62°F→−40°→22°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

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Updated Oct 19, 7:56 AM UTC

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