Horsethief Park Trail

This is a moderate 6-mile out and back hike along a popular and established trail with 1,500 feet of elevation gain along 3-miles of timbered hiking to scenic views among the "pancake" rock formation at 11,050 feet.

The trail starts at the Horsethief Park Trailhead on the east side of Highway 67 next to an old railway tunnel (fenced off) and works up to a creek drainage, follows that a ways, and then turns away and uphill via a series of switchback to the top. The trail is steadily uphill, with few "flat" spots, but has plenty of areas to pull over and catch your breathe. Popular for hiking, trail running, and snowshoeing.

6 miles round trip, Elev: 9691' to 11049' feet

Horsethief Park Trailhead Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/egopsRFJbqqctR3h6

Driving Directions:
From Divide, Colorado drive south on Hwy 67 for 8 miles until you come to a parking area on the left (east) side of Hwy 67 (next to an old closed tunnel). Parking is along both shoulders/sides of Highway 67. WATCH FOR TRAFFIC WHEN PARKING. The trail begins on the east side of the highway - next to the old tunnel entrance

Forest Service Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/recarea/?recid=12581&actid=50

Caltopo Route Map: https://caltopo.com/m/SF6U
Forest Service Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12581

  • Suitable Activities: Hiking, Snowshoeing
  • Snowshoeing Category: Basic
  • Seasons: Year-round
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • Length: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
  • 11,050 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Pikes Peak Ranger District (PSINF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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