Horsethief Park Trail

Trip

Hiking – Horsethief Park Trail - Sentinel Point

Exploratory hike to Horsethief Falls and beyond.

  • Sat, Oct 26, 2024
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • bushwaking, Strenuous, challenging due to elevation gain and pace
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 6.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
  • Pace: 1 MPH

We will meet at the Safeway in Old Colorado City, at 6:00 a.m.

The Safeway is located here:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/JrxMw6Jd1Yex4zB77

I'm planning this as an exploratory hike to Horsethief Falls and beyond.  We will travel (bushwhack) up from the Falls to the ridgeline and if weather and the group is willing, we will travel on to Sentinel Peak.

I expect this to be 5 to 6.5 miles, round trip, depending on conditions.

Route/Place

Horsethief Park Trail


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essentials

Snacks and hydration for a moderate hike with some elevation gain.

Trekking poles

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