Chair Rocks via Colorado Trail

This hike starts at a parking lot where the Colorado Trail Section #2 crosses Deckers Road/Jefferson County Road 126 (just southwest of intersection with Spring Creek Rd) and goes out 5 miles to the Chair Rocks formation and then returns.  It is a very open and exposed space (sun/wind) with rolling hills the first 3-miles (1996 Buffalo Creek Fire burn area) before transitioning into forested area. Most of the hike is along the Colorado Trail Section 2 with slight ups and downs across gullies and wash areas.  Mountain scenery, wildflowers, and open pine forest entertains the hiker along the Colorado Trail until turning north off the trail (onto another trail) and  reaching the unique rock formations that make up the Chair Rocks. Scenic views include Buffalo Peak, Mount Evans, Long Scraggy Peak, Pikes Peak, the Cathedral Spires and others. There is no water along this trail, so be prepared.  It can be a HOT summer hike under the sun.

Caltopo route map: https://caltopo.com/m/HMRR0

Parking via Google Maps  https://goo.gl/maps/Wcw95hCDsz5CNLER6
Lat/Long 39.35616, -105.24750
Chair Rocks via Goggle Maps https://goo.gl/maps/KHqDaBQ3GKpwTFEz7
Lat/Long 39.40680, -105.23723

24K Map Platte Canyon https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview/viewer/#13/39.4020/-105.2283

• Suitable Activities: Hiking
• Snowshoeing Category: Basic
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Length: 10.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 885 ft
• High Point: 7,848 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  South Platte Ranger District (PSINF)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 10
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12