Pikes Peak Hiking, Climbing, and Backcountry Ski Route Map
Explore Pikes Peak with a detailed hiking and climbing route map designed for planning both traditional summit climbs and more adventurous backcountry routes. Rising to 14,115 feet in Colorado’s Front Range, Pikes Peak is one of the state’s best-known Fourteeners and offers access from several trailheads on its eastern, northern, and western sides.
This map contains detailed information on 5 trailheads, 5 hiking and climbing routes, and 6 backcountry ski lines.
Routes Included
- East Slopes via Barr Trail — Standard Route
- Northwest Slopes via Trail 664A
- Heizer Trail / Trail 638 Approach
- Lake Moraine Approach
- Elk Park Approach
Trailheads Included
- Barr Trail / Manitou Springs Trailhead
- Crags Trailhead
- Heizer Trailhead
- Elk Park Trailhead
- Devil’s Playground Trailhead
Backcountry Ski Lines Included
- The Bowl, also known as Big Blue
- The Chimney
- Cornice Bowl
- Little Italy
- Old Pikes Peak Ski Area
- Y Couloir — Middle Fork
From the long and historic Barr Trail to routes beginning near the Crags, Elk Park, and Devil’s Playground, this map provides a broad overview of the many ways to explore Pikes Peak. It is useful for hikers, climbers, and experienced backcountry skiers comparing approaches, distances, elevation changes, and terrain.
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Information Included for Each Hiking and Climbing Route
All POCKET PALS Colorado Fourteener maps include:
- Clearly marked routes on a detailed base map showing roads, public-land boundaries, 80-foot contour intervals, streams, lakes, and other terrain features
- Route difficulty based on the Yosemite Decimal System
- Route length
- Elevation gain and loss
- Starting elevation
- Elevation profile
- Waypoints and landmarks with mileages along the route
- Detailed directions for locating the trailhead
Map Size and Construction
The paper map measures approximately 3-5/8 inches wide by 4-1/4 inches high when folded and 17 inches by 11 inches when unfolded.
It is printed on waterproof, tear-resistant material for durability in changing mountain conditions.
Available Formats
Paper Map — Pocket-sized, waterproof, tear-resistant, durable, and easy to carry on the trail.
Digital Map for the Pocket Pals MapViewer — Designed for offline use after download and allows you to view your current location on the map when your phone’s location services are enabled.
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