Copyright: Amy Pyle-Interactive Outdoors, Inc. Pikes Peak is the namesake for the Pike National Forest and the Pikes Peak Ranger District

On the west side of Pikes Peak is the Crags Campground and the small system of trails that stem from it. Horsethief Park Trailhead also provides opportunity for biking, hiking and horseback riding during the warmer months. This is a good area for cross-country skiing during the winter. Mueller State Park provides an extensive system of trails easily accessible to campers at Crags.

Directions from Colorado Springs: Travel west on Highway 24 to Manitou, Cascade or Divide for access to the Pikes Peak General Forest Area.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Year-round .

Barr Camp - Barr Camp is located 7 miles west on the Barr Trail from the Ruxton Trailhead in Manitou Springs. Reservations are necessary during the peak season, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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.

Bottomless Pit Trail - Bottomless Pit Trail stems from the Barr Trail west of Barr Camp. It provides a view of the sharp crags and interesting rock formations that form Pikes Peak.

Crags Trail - The Crags Trail is a good nature trail for children of all ages. The trail is 3 miles long round trip with an overlook of interesting rock formations as the destination.

Crow Gulch Family Picnic Ground - 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.

Eagles Nest Family Picnic Ground - 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.

Elk Park Trail - Elk Park Trail leads from the Pikes Peak Toll Road to Barr Camp. Users may take a short spur to an abandoned mining town from this trail.

Glen Cove Picnic Ground - Glen Cove Picnic Ground is located 12 miles up the Pikes Peak Highway from the toll booth. The facilities include restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables.

Halfway Family Picnic Ground - The Halfway Picnic Ground is located 9 miles up the Pikes Peak Highway. The facilities include 22 picnic sites, restrooms and drinking water.

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.

Mountain View Trail - The Mountain View Trail connects Barr Trail with the Cog Railway to the south. The trail begins about .5 miles below Barr Camp on Barr Trail.

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

Severy Creek Trail - Severy Creek Trail has been closed to protect the Greenback Cutthroat Trout, an endangered species, from whirling disease.

The Crags Campground - The Crags campground is located southeast of Divide. It has 17 camp sites for tents or small trailers. Hiking is the primary recreation enjoyed from this site.