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Horsethief Park Trail

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Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail - Pancake Rocks

A casual paced, 6-mile out-and-back hike to Pancake Rocks from Horsethief Park Trailhead. NOTE: This is a Leader-in-Training Hike for Jennifer Schmidt.

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Elizabeth (Betty) Katondo
Elizabeth (Betty) Katondo
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Apr 15, 2023
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,050 ft
  • Pace: Moderate

Please note the elevation gain and that some sites rate this hike as challenging for beginners. This trail may also be used by horses and we will yield right of way to them at all times.

For questions: please contact Trip Leader-In-Training Jennifer Schmidt at jensch@yahoo.com. 

Horsethief Park Trailhead is located on the east side of Highway 67, next to an old railway tunnel (fenced off).  We will meet there at 8 am.
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Horsethief Park Trail

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Trekking poles and foot traction are recommended as this is a popular trail with many shaded areas which could have packed snow or ice.  Please bring 10 essentials including a map (we will follow Route 704 A;  links: Caltopo Route Map: https://caltopo.com/m/SF6U Forest Service Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12581).

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