Trip
Hiking – Section 16 Trailhead - Palmer Loop
Palmer Trail – Section 16 Loop (Dog Friendly); Let's get some exercise and hike the newly developed loop. Dogs can join, but must be on a leash (and friendly to other dogs, hikers, cyclists)
Contacts
- Wed, Mar 5, 2025
- Pikes Peak
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,299 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,869 ft
- 6 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the Colorado Springs "Section 16 Trailhead," ready to go, at 9:45am; There's parking at the trailhead, or just a tad past it. Expected pace is to complete this trip in 3hrs. If we complete this hike before 1, plan to grab a hot drink/food/snacks at a TBA location after.
Please look for an email from the leader the night prior to the trip. This will go no matter the weather (unless, of course, there are extreme conditions).
We will complete the trail counter-clockwise at a moderate pace. The first 2-miles will mostly be uphill, and a section of it is known to ice-up where micro-traction is sometimes needed. We will take a few quick stops to change out gear or grab a sip of water (attend to a fur-companion). After the “steep incline section” we will summit the ridgeline, take in the views and a small snack before continuing down the rest of the trail. Trail does get narrow in places, has steep terrain and scree. There is sometimes snow and ice.
Required Equipment
Bring foot micro-tractions, water, snacks, wind/weather protection, layers, and (of course) your 10 essentials. Optional items: gators, baclava, hiking poles
Dogs are welcome to come, but must be on leash. Please consider nature of trail (narrow/icy or scree in places) and weather conditions. If you decide to bring a dog companion, consider bringing: leash, poop bags, water w/ bowl, jackets/paw covers (i.e. boots, shoes) and a ground cover (if snow on trail). You know best of your dog's capabilities; but please contact me (nlt a few days before the trip starts) if you have any questions or concerns.
More than likely, there will be little to no water by trail.