View from the Crags, Divide, CO
Posted by: 
ronjean
N 38° 53.309 W 105° 05.893
13S E 491481 N 4304406
The Crags summit is about a 2.25-mile walk from the trailhead on the north side of Pikes Peak.
Waymark Code: WM69B3
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2009
Views: 12
We hike this every July 4th to get some cool air. The trail is easily walked by children, but be aware of the effects of high altitude. Only 700 feet gain (according to my GPSr), but the views of the valley and lakes are terrific. And, usually 3-5 geocaches to find along the way. Can also use this trailhead as an alternate route to the summit of Pikes Peak, a much longer hike. From the trailhead to the summit of the Crags is about 3.5 miles round trip, with only the last quartermile fairly steep. Dogs allowed, and sometimes you'll see mountain bikers, but strollers would not make it all the way. No benches or water, but lots of room on the rocks to sit and enjoy the view.
Update Summer 2010: A new trailhead was created at a new parking area, making the roundtrip about 4.5 miles, and 800 feet elvation gain.
Type of overlook: trail
Picnic tables: no
Benches: no
Water/restrooms: no
Overlook designation: just a view
Elevation: 10,842.00
View:
The north slope of Pikes Peak above, and toward the lakes and towns below.
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