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Pikes Peak Ranger District

Quick Facts

Jones Park Trail

Beginning Elevation:	7,800 Feet (2431.4 Meters) Forest Developed Road 380
Difficulty:	Moderate
Elevation:	8,060 Feet (2512.5 Meters)
Elevation Gain:	2,300 Feet (717.0 Meters)
Ending Elevation:	10,100 Feet (3148.4 Meters) dead end
Length, One-way:	6 Miles (10.0 Kilometers)
Other Elevation:	9,000 Feet (2805.5 Meters) Jones Park
Other Maps:	Trails Illustrated 137 Pikes Peak, Canon City
Recommended Season:	Summer
Trail Number:	667
Usage:	Heavy
USGS Map:	Quad Map: Manitou Springs

		Satellite and Topo Map

General Description

Jones Park Trail #667 leads the user from Forest Development Road 380/High Drive six miles to a dead end. The trail is open to motorcycle, mountain bike and foot traffic. The trail is moderately difficult and heavily used by motorcycles. Other trails will fork off of this trail.

The trailhead is located at the top of High Drive on the west side of the road. The trail leads in a southwesterly direction. This is a 6-mile trail that leads through Jones Park. Trail is also known as "Captain Jacks" trail.

It is recommended that motorcycles use this trail in summer months only because of snow depth.

Profile:
10,100+
9,000 +Jones Park
8,800
8,600 +
8,400
8,200 +
8,000
7,800 + Trailhead

Directions from Colorado Springs: From Colorado Springs, take the North Cheyenne Canyon Road to High Drive. Travel approximately 1 mile on the High Road to reach the trailhead.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: April through October .

		Current Conditions & Trip Reports
		Add your own trip Report! Newly re-released feature. One of the most popular features on Wildernet, trip reports allow you to share your experiences with others. This is an invaluable resource for determining what to expect on your outdoor adventure, so please participate! To prevent spamming, you must be a registered user of Wildernet in order to submit a trip report Length of Time: 1.5 hrs. Difficulty: Moderate Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: tree was fallen down over trial,and the person that was on trail earlier in day had dug ruts where he had got stuck. Conditions: snow before Jones park Recommended Clothing: layers and layers Difficulty: Hard Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: great singletrack for a motorcycle, not for beginners!! watch out for people coming the opposite way, there's little room to pass Difficulty: Moderate Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: Start from the top of Mt. Baldy for the ultimate downhill in the area. Difficulty: Moderate Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: 2/15/00 It is not too bad right now, just a little ice and slush in shady areas near the top. Just have too watch around shady corners.

Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Dispersed Camping	Jones Park Trail	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Jones Park Trail	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Jones Park Trail	Yes
	ATV Riding	Jones Park Trail	Yes
	Motorcycle Riding	Jones Park Trail	Yes