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Hiking – Pineries Trail Loop

A casual-paced 8.5-mile loop hike in a Black Forest open space in the winter/spring. Expect slippery trail conditions in places (mud/ice/slush). Easy terrain but no "bail outs" on this 8.5-mile loop trail.

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Glenn Barr
Glenn Barr
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Mar 22, 2025
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 300 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,630 ft
  • Pace: 2.0mph

We will meet at 8:00am at the trailhead at 13201 Vollmer Road, Colorado Springs, CO
(.6 miles north of the intersection of Volmer and Shoup)
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/eYrpm2Eg3vcLPDhZ8
AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/the-pineries-open-space--4

This will be a casually-paced winter/spring hike with variable snow conditions. Could be slippery in spots. We will have a casual pace, but it is 8.5-mile loop with no bail out options. Monitor the weather. Be ready for a long hike in cold :)

Well behaved pets on leash welcome. Leash required per open space rules. Owners must remove excrement. Please be sure your pet can make the distance.

We will travel as a group while observing the 7 principles of Leave No Trace, especially:
-Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
-Dispose of waste properly (pack it in - pack it out)
-Leave what you find
-Respect wildlife
-Be considerate of other visitors

Questions about the hike? Email Glenn at gjb2000@gmail.com
-NWS Weather Forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-104.65664148330686&lat=39.020126128971896
- Trail Map: https://www.blackforesttrails.org/uploads/1/1/7/3/117336896/pineries-trail-map-trailhead.pdf
- Pineries Open Space Info: https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/parks-and-recreation/pineries-open-space/
- This hike is rated "moderate" by the CMC since it is over 8-miles long  https://www.cmc.org/education-adventure/trips/trip-difficulty-ratings/trip-difficulty-ratings

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Pineries Open Space

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Consider the weather forecast and local trail conditions.
-Winter hiking traction (microspikes, snow grips, ice cleats, yaktrax)
-Hiking poles recommended
-Ten essentials - especially warm footwear, headwear, and gloves/mittens, clothing layers, and eye protection (wind/dust/snow/sun)
-The Mountaineers: WHAT ARE THE TEN ESSENTIALS?
https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/what-are-the-ten-essentials

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