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Pikes Peak Ranger District

Quick Facts

Pancake Rocks Trail

Beginning Elevation:	9,700 Feet (3023.7 Meters)
Difficulty:	Moderate to Difficult
Elevation Gain:	1,400 Feet (436.4 Meters)
Ending Elevation:	11,100 Feet (3460.1 Meters)
Length, One-way:	2.75 Miles (4.58 Kilometers)
Other Maps:	Trails Illustrated 137, Pikes Peak Atlas
Trail Number:	704A
USGS Maps:	Quad Maps: Cripple Creek, Pikes Peak

		Satellite and Topo Map

General Description

Pancake Rocks Trail, #704A, is located on Highway 67 at Horsethief Park Trailhead. It is open to foot, mountain bike and horse traffic. Motorized vehicles are prohibited. This trail is a moderately difficult trail of 2.75 miles
and an elevation change of 1,400'. The trail will fork, with the right fork becoming Pancake Rocks trail #704A. This route culminates at an interesting rock outcropping known as "Pancake Rocks". From there you must return to the trailhead the way you came.

Profile:
11,100 ++Pancake Rocks
11,250+
11,000 +
10,140 +
9,700 + Trailhead

Directions from Colorado Springs: From Colorado Springs, take Highway 24, through Woodland Park, toDivide. Turn south on Highway 67 and drive 8 miles until you see a closed tunnel.Parking is available on the other side of the closed tunnel.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: May through October .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Hiking & Walking	Pancake Rocks Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Pancake Rocks Trail	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Pancake Rocks Trail	Yes

Related Activities

Horsethief Falls Trail - Horsethief Falls Trail, #704B, may be accessed from Highway 67 at Horsethief Park Trailhead. It is open to foot, mountain bike and horse traffic.

Horsethief Park Trail - Horsethief Park Trail, #704, is located on Highway 67 at Horsethief Park Trailhead. It is open to foot, mountain bike and horse traffic.

Horsethief Park Trailhead - Horsethief Park Trailhead provides access to 3 short trails within the Horsethief Park area. All trails are open to foot and horse traffic.