Mt. Esther Trail Information - in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado

The Mount Esther Trail, located near Colorado Springs in the Pikes Peak Region, offers a rewarding hike through steep mountain terrain, forested slopes, and open meadows with expansive views.

The trail can be accessed from Chipita Park or from the Pikes Peak Highway via Crow Gulch Trail. From Chipita Park, the route begins with a strenuous climb up steep switchbacks, gaining nearly 1,000 feet in approximately the first mile. After reaching the ridge, the trail becomes more gradual as it passes through mixed forest and grassy meadows.

Along the way, hikers are treated to scenic views of Ute Pass, Pikes Peak, and the mountain community of Green Mountain Falls. The Mount Esther Trail also connects with the Ring the Peak Trail system, providing opportunities for longer hikes toward Crystal Creek Reservoir and the Catamount Reservoirs.

This trail is on POCKET PALS Trail Map # 9 of the Pikes Peak Region series. The other trails included on this map are trails in the North Slope Recreation Area (Blue River, Catamount (RTP), Limber Pine, Mule Deer, Ridge, Ring the Peak (RTP), S. Catamount Creek), in addition to the Bratton, Catamount, Crystal, Felton Thomas, HB Wallace Reserve, Kirkpatrick, Mt. Dewey Trails, and Ute Pass Regional Trails.

All Pocket Pals Trail Maps offer very detailed information for each trail, including: trail distances, allowed trail uses, difficulty levels, elevation profiles, total ascent/descent, directions to the trailhead, trailhead longitude and latitude, and waypoints (landmarks along each trail). 

 

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