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Pikes Peak Ranger District

Quick Facts

Crow Gulch Family Picnic Ground

Elevation:	9,080 Feet (2830.4 Meters)
Other Maps:	Trails Illustrated 137
Recommended Season:	Summer

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General Description

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The Crow Gulch Picnic Area is a day-use area along the lower half of the Pikes Peak Highway

The Crow Gulch Family Picnic Ground is located 2 miles passed the Pikes Peak toll booth. Visitors to this area may enjoy scenic driving, hiking, mountain biking and fishing along the Pikes Peak Highway. This site is also used as a parking area for the Mt. Esther and Severy Creek Trails.

Directions from Colorado Springs: Drive 10 miles west on Highway 24 to the toll booth for the Pikes Peak Highway. Continue on the toll road 2 miles to the picnic ground.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: April through October .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Hiking & Walking	Mt. Esther Trail, Severy Creek Trail	Yes
	Plant Identification	Crow Gulch Picnic Ground	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Crow Gulch Picnic Ground	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Mt. Esther Trail, Severy Creek Trail	Yes
	Picnicking	Crow Gulch Picnic Ground	Yes
	Scenic Driving	Pikes Peak Highway	Yes