Search activities
Hiking – Pikes Peak Loop - Black Forest

Trip

Hiking – Pikes Peak Loop - Black Forest

Casual-paced 5-mile loop hike in Black Forest around the Cathedral Pines neighborhood to get out and hike after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Contacts

Glenn Barr
Glenn Barr
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Nov 25, 2023
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,561 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

We will meet at 1:00pm at the Cathedral Pines Trail Head (west of intersection of Vessey Rd and Holmes Road). 

  • Turn left on Vessey Rd into Cathedral Pines (there will be a large stone sign saying Cathedral Pines).
  • Take an immediate left into a crushed blacktop parking area.
  • Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/CSSJZ6bgWiaeSkLA9

This will be a casual/social hike to get outdoors after Thanksgiving. Plenty of time to take pictures if the scenery inspires. No speedsters need join in.

Well-behaved dogs on leash welcome.  Pet waste must be packed out.

No water or restroom facilities on this hike.

We will travel as a group while observing the 7 principles of Leave No Trace :

  • Plan ahead and prepare.
  • Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
  • Dispose of waste properly.
  • Leave what you find.
  • Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire).
  • Respect wildlife.
  • Be considerate of other visitors.

Questions about the hike?  Email Glenn at gjb2000@gmail.com

Distance 5.03mi range 7232' to 7561' +468' -506'

Trail Map https://www.blackforesttrails.org/uploads/1/1/7/3/117336896/pikes-peak-loop-v2.pdf

Route/Place

Pikes Peak Loop - Black Forest

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Clothing and footwear appropriate for the forecast weather conditions.

Consider the recent and forecast weather - have traction and trekking poles handy in case snow/ice is possible.  

Dress for the weather.

Trip Reports