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Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead

This trailhead gives access to the Palmer Lake reservoir and numerous other trails in the area. Access the scenic reservoir in 1.2 steep miles or veer off to Chautauqua, Sundance, or other nearby sites.

The Palmer Lake Reservoir trail ascends 1.2 miles to the namesake reservoir and provides a quick escape into the foothills. The trail connects to the Chautauqua trail, the Ice Cave Creek trail, the Sundance trail, and numerous other possibilities in the area.

Alternate titles:

Palmer Lake Reservoir

Chatauqua Mountain

Sundance Mountain

Harrison Plane Crash

Palmer Lake Reservoir-Limbaugh loop

Cap Rock

Ice Cave Creek Loop

  • Difficulty: Moderate A
  • Length: 2.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • 7,700 ft
  • Land Manager: Town of Palmer Lake
    Pikes Peak Ranger District (PSINF)
  • Parking Permit Required: Other
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 20
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 100
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  • Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead - Palmer Lake Reservoir
  • Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead - Chatauqua Mountain
  • Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead - Sundance Mountain
  • Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead - Harrison Plane Crash
  • Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead - Palmer Lake Reservoir-Limbaugh loop
  • Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead - Cap Rock
  • Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead - Ice Cave Creek Loop
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