The Eagles Nest Picnic Ground is located on Barr National Recreation Trail approximately 2 miles west of the Manitou Trailhead. Five picnic sites are available for day-use only. The picnic ground stands at an elevation of 8,600'.
Directions from Barr Trailhead: Travel west on Trail 620 approximately 2 miles, then turn north (right) on a spur to the picnic area.
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Normally Open:
May through October .
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Recreation Opportunities
Activity
Remarks
On Site
Hiking & Walking
Eagles Nest Picnic Ground - Barr Trail
Yes
Picnicking
Eagles Nest Picnic Ground
Yes
Related Activities
Barr Trail - The Barr Trailhead in Manitou serves the Pikes Peak summit trail as well an entire network of trails on Pikes Peak. The elevation for this trailhead is 6,720'.
Barr Trail - The Barr Trail climbs the eastern face of Pikes Peak. It has the largest elevation gain of any single trail in Colorado.
More Information
Visitor Information:
Pikes Peak Ranger District, U.S. Forest Service, 601 South Weber Street
, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, Phone: 719-636-1602, Fax: 719-477-8273
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