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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

⛅ Overcast

Use Caution
49°
Feels 42°FSummit · 14,115 ft
5:35 AM8:21 PM
WINDY

Wind

26mph

Precip

2%

Humid

20%

Elev Δ

+7400ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

32°38°

Hourly Forecast

8 PM

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38°

15mph

9 PM

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35°

12mph

10 PM

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34°

11mph

11 PM

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33°

9mph

12 AM

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32°

10mph

1 AM

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32°

8mph

2 AM

☀️

32°

7mph

3 AM

☀️

33°

6mph

4 AM

☀️

33°

7mph

5 AM

☀️

33°

8mph

6 AM

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32°

9mph

7 AM

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36°

8mph

Summit Conditions

89°F→−40°→49°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 7:43:18 PM · America/Denver

Updated Jun 4, 7:43 PM UTC

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