Route Climbed: From Manitou Springs Date Climbed: July 1988
Long hike, I was pretty tired after this one even though I got to catch a ride back down to my car. Would never have made it back down in day light w/o the ride.
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: September 2, 1997
Flew from Boston to Colorado to visit a friend. We hiked Rocky Mountain National Park and then met up with another friend to tackle Pike's Peak. It was so inspiring, I moved to Colorado for a year before returning to Boston.
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: 12 October, 2003
After an unsuccessful bid earlier in the summer, returned with my dad for attempt #2. Got an earlier, but still late start of 8.26 from the trailhead.
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We were making decent time, but at the 12,700 ft-sign, my dad said he was tuckered out, & would prefer to wait for me. Kept going, summiting at either 16.24 or .25, depending on what the real high point is.
What a circus on top of the mountain! Over 100 people, a cafeteria, a train, & a gift shop??!! I bought into it, though, getting a pretzel, lemonade, & a couple of souvenirs.
Departed from the mileage sign @ 17.19, meeting up with my dad shortly above the 12,700 ft-sign (he'd started up again). Most of the descent was in the darkness, & we got to see a mostly full moon, & the city lights below (though I certainly wouldn't want such an experience on most peaks, it was cool this time). Got back to the TH @ 22.40.
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: September 1, 2003
What a great start to Sept! We backpacked through fog & drizzle & spent the night at Barr Camp. We reached the summit around 11am the following day, which was sunny & clear. This was the most i was ever physcially challenged--with the 7,000+ elevation gain. It was intense, but so worth it...for my 4th time on the mtn (twice on the cog & once on the hwy before). The day was perfect w/out a storm in sight. The summit was very crowded since it was Parent's Weekend at the Academy & the whole Academy seemed to be on the mtn...so avoid Labor Day weekend on the Peak if you don't want to be overwhelmed.
Route Climbed: West slope via Devils Playground Date Climbed: September 1, 2003
We only had time for the quick route up Pikes, which was not all that rewarding since the trailhead starts at around 12,900 feet. It was cold and there were patches of fog drifting all around us, which made it a fun and surreal climb. We descended the peak with a group of mountain goats, very cool. This is a great mountain, too bad there are always so many tourists.
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: August 17, 2003
Pikes Peak Marathon. Summit in 3:28:21; back down in 1:57:32 for a total time of 5:25:53. 75th out of 801 runners. I surpassed my expectations by 30 minutes on each leg. Awesome race. Must-do marathon. Perfect weather. Sunshine kept the morning from being too cold. Cloud cover kept the afternoon from getting too hot.
Route Climbed: Crags through The Devils Playground Date Climbed: July 19, 2003
a few up hill grunts which gives this hike a class 2 rating. a nice hike to get pikes peak under your belt. this route is much less popular than the normal 26 mile class 1 barr trail. wonderful views. however a huge disappointment to do all that work, hit the summit and see a parking lot full of cars and buses... stay away from the restaurant food, pack in a sandwich and buy extra water and/Gatorade up top. i had their hamburger which was awful..
Great mountain! Although we drove to the top, (not my choosing) the altitude and view was great. The weather was pretty bad on the way up, so there were only 20 at most on top. Sprinting is tough at 14000+ feet...
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: February 22, 2003
Great FIRST Winter climb. I climbed to Barr Camp the first night, arrived at around 9pm. Summited the next day and came down the third day. Basic, safe Winter climb, but long.
Having done Barr Trail in the fall, I thought I'd try the "back way" up Pikes Peak. This is a nice route. Nice views above treeline. Once to Devils Playground you kind of parallel the road for a way but that wasn't so bad, especially this time of year when there aren't very many cars (still pretty snowy).
Route Climbed: Cog Railway Date Climbed: June 1985
My family and a family that is friends with my family rode the cog RR to the summit. It was truly awe-inspiring seeing the flora and fauna change all the way until we were above tree line and the snow next the the RR tracks was over 10 feet tall. I can see how this mountain could inspire the writing of "America the Beautiful." We enjoyed the summit and shopped in the summit store for awhile and then rode the train back down. Next time I want actaully climb this mountain!
big_g - Mar 9, 2003 8:13 pm Date Climbed: Mar 9, 2003
Route Climbed: from The Crags
Did an overnighter and camped at the Devil's Playground. Cold and windy but not too cold and windy if you know what I mean. Actually not all that much snow up there.
We (Scott, Steve, Pat and Darryl) stayed in Cripple Creek last night to get used to the altitude since we live in Delaware at sea level. Went for a practice hike to the Crags which turned out to be a short hike, so before you know it we are heading for the summit! Once above the tree line there were beautiful views and still some snow. Got to the summit in late afternoon and had to hustle down before nightfall. Had a great day and went to do the Barr Trail the next day. Darryl
Route Climbed: Crags Trail Date Climbed: August 31, 2002
I organized this trip for a group of friends on Labor Day weekend this year. There were 10 of us (I think I have lost track). I wasn't having such a good day due to lack of sleep and just took my time at the back of the pack. The mountain was surprisingly enjoyable given the number of people I was expecting and a holiday weekend and all. It was quite nice to have the restaurant/store at the top to hang out. A truly unique experience. Probably not a mountain I would ever climb again unless via the Barr Trail.
repelmen - Dec 18, 2003 12:11 pm
Route Climbed: From Manitou Springs via Barr Camp Date Climbed: Aug.10,84This was my first peak expirence at age 16.
Erik Beeler - Nov 30, 2003 2:02 pm
Route Climbed: From Manitou Springs Date Climbed: July 1988Long hike, I was pretty tired after this one even though I got to catch a ride back down to my car. Would never have made it back down in day light w/o the ride.
demo1427 - Nov 26, 2003 5:19 am
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: September 2, 1997Flew from Boston to Colorado to visit a friend. We hiked Rocky Mountain National Park and then met up with another friend to tackle Pike's Peak. It was so inspiring, I moved to Colorado for a year before returning to Boston.
jeffgun - Nov 15, 2003 1:39 pm
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: Summer 2000Cilmbed this with my father as a benefit for people with brain injuries.
Diggler - Oct 13, 2003 12:27 pm
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: 12 October, 2003After an unsuccessful bid earlier in the summer, returned with my dad for attempt #2. Got an earlier, but still late start of 8.26 from the trailhead.
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We were making decent time, but at the 12,700 ft-sign, my dad said he was tuckered out, & would prefer to wait for me. Kept going, summiting at either 16.24 or .25, depending on what the real high point is.
What a circus on top of the mountain! Over 100 people, a cafeteria, a train, & a gift shop??!! I bought into it, though, getting a pretzel, lemonade, & a couple of souvenirs.
Departed from the mileage sign @ 17.19, meeting up with my dad shortly above the 12,700 ft-sign (he'd started up again). Most of the descent was in the darkness, & we got to see a mostly full moon, & the city lights below (though I certainly wouldn't want such an experience on most peaks, it was cool this time). Got back to the TH @ 22.40.
mtnhappy - Sep 2, 2003 8:31 pm
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: September 1, 2003What a great start to Sept! We backpacked through fog & drizzle & spent the night at Barr Camp. We reached the summit around 11am the following day, which was sunny & clear. This was the most i was ever physcially challenged--with the 7,000+ elevation gain. It was intense, but so worth it...for my 4th time on the mtn (twice on the cog & once on the hwy before). The day was perfect w/out a storm in sight. The summit was very crowded since it was Parent's Weekend at the Academy & the whole Academy seemed to be on the mtn...so avoid Labor Day weekend on the Peak if you don't want to be overwhelmed.
CanopyBoy - Sep 2, 2003 9:40 am
Route Climbed: West slope via Devils Playground Date Climbed: September 1, 2003We only had time for the quick route up Pikes, which was not all that rewarding since the trailhead starts at around 12,900 feet. It was cold and there were patches of fog drifting all around us, which made it a fun and surreal climb. We descended the peak with a group of mountain goats, very cool. This is a great mountain, too bad there are always so many tourists.
395guy - Aug 20, 2003 4:49 pm
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: August 17, 2003Pikes Peak Marathon. Summit in 3:28:21; back down in 1:57:32 for a total time of 5:25:53. 75th out of 801 runners. I surpassed my expectations by 30 minutes on each leg. Awesome race. Must-do marathon. Perfect weather. Sunshine kept the morning from being too cold. Cloud cover kept the afternoon from getting too hot.
ogonzoo - Jul 21, 2003 7:49 pm
Route Climbed: Crags through The Devils Playground Date Climbed: July 19, 2003a few up hill grunts which gives this hike a class 2 rating. a nice hike to get pikes peak under your belt. this route is much less popular than the normal 26 mile class 1 barr trail. wonderful views. however a huge disappointment to do all that work, hit the summit and see a parking lot full of cars and buses... stay away from the restaurant food, pack in a sandwich and buy extra water and/Gatorade up top. i had their hamburger which was awful..
yronman - Jul 18, 2003 2:51 pm
Route Climbed: -none- Date Climbed: June 2001Great mountain! Although we drove to the top, (not my choosing) the altitude and view was great. The weather was pretty bad on the way up, so there were only 20 at most on top. Sprinting is tough at 14000+ feet...
rob_runkle - May 29, 2003 6:17 pm
Route Climbed: Barr Trail Date Climbed: February 22, 2003Great FIRST Winter climb. I climbed to Barr Camp the first night, arrived at around 9pm. Summited the next day and came down the third day. Basic, safe Winter climb, but long.
tonybell1 - May 28, 2003 7:39 pm
Route Climbed: Pikes Peak road Date Climbed: August 2001"Foaming at the mouth" tourist scene
mmoerk - May 14, 2003 9:01 am
Route Climbed: Crags Date Climbed: May 11, 2003Having done Barr Trail in the fall, I thought I'd try the "back way" up Pikes Peak. This is a nice route. Nice views above treeline. Once to Devils Playground you kind of parallel the road for a way but that wasn't so bad, especially this time of year when there aren't very many cars (still pretty snowy).
climber46 - Apr 26, 2003 2:36 pm
Route Climbed: Cog Railway Date Climbed: June 1985My family and a family that is friends with my family rode the cog RR to the summit. It was truly awe-inspiring seeing the flora and fauna change all the way until we were above tree line and the snow next the the RR tracks was over 10 feet tall. I can see how this mountain could inspire the writing of "America the Beautiful." We enjoyed the summit and shopped in the summit store for awhile and then rode the train back down. Next time I want actaully climb this mountain!
big_g - Mar 9, 2003 8:13 pm Date Climbed: Mar 9, 2003
Route Climbed: from The CragsDid an overnighter and camped at the Devil's Playground. Cold and windy but not too cold and windy if you know what I mean. Actually not all that much snow up there.
Pencil Pusher - Mar 7, 2003 12:53 am
Route Climbed: The road Date Climbed: Summer 1996A hard summit day, we drove to the top. Public Weenie #1.
Grant - Mar 6, 2003 3:26 pm
Route Climbed: Crags - 10,100 Date Climbed: Sept. 29, 2001Nice hike, but a scary thunderstorm hit on the way down.
sskeep - Feb 24, 2003 7:12 pm
Route Climbed: Crags Date Climbed: June 6, 2000We (Scott, Steve, Pat and Darryl) stayed in Cripple Creek last night to get used to the altitude since we live in Delaware at sea level. Went for a practice hike to the Crags which turned out to be a short hike, so before you know it we are heading for the summit! Once above the tree line there were beautiful views and still some snow. Got to the summit in late afternoon and had to hustle down before nightfall. Had a great day and went to do the Barr Trail the next day. Darryl
chef007 - Jan 21, 2003 5:57 pm
Route Climbed: the Craigs Date Climbed: January 19 2003Beutiful views all the way up. I was really impressed!
mtnhiker13 - Dec 27, 2002 8:29 am
Route Climbed: Crags Trail Date Climbed: August 31, 2002I organized this trip for a group of friends on Labor Day weekend this year. There were 10 of us (I think I have lost track). I wasn't having such a good day due to lack of sleep and just took my time at the back of the pack. The mountain was surprisingly enjoyable given the number of people I was expecting and a holiday weekend and all. It was quite nice to have the restaurant/store at the top to hang out. A truly unique experience. Probably not a mountain I would ever climb again unless via the Barr Trail.