Trip
Hiking – ST. CHARLES PEAK -- Out and back climb from the St. Charles trailhead on Colo. 165 to the 2nd highest peak in the Wet Mountains. Interesting rock formations and panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristos.
ST. CHARLES PEAK -- Out and back climb from the St. Charles trailhead on Colo. 165 to the 2nd highest peak in the Wet Mountains. Interesting rock formations and panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristos.
Contacts
- Sat, Jun 29, 2024
- El Pueblo
- Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Challenging
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,762 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,791 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2 mph with breaks as needed
- 6 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
To carpool from Pueblo: Meet at the parking lot west of the Loaf n’ Jug off of Pueblo Blvd and I-25 (1283 W Pueblo Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81004). Please be ready to depart at 6am. From there we will carpool or caravan to the St. Charles Trailhead on Colorado 165 4 miles north of San Isabel.
Leader permission required. Preference will be given to El Pueblo and Pikes Peak group members. We’ll plan on a 1 ½ to 2 mph moving pace, a lunch break near the top and breaks along the way as necessary. The trail is shared with motorcycles and is eroded in places. Hiking poles would be helpful.
Required Equipment
Please bring 2-3 liters of water, sun protection and insect repellent along with the other 10 essentials. Hiking pokes are recommended.