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

The Mount Esther Trail, located near Colorado Springs, Colorado, offers a rewarding hiking experience with scenic views and diverse terrain.

The Mt. Esther Trail can be accessed from either Chipita Park or from the Pikes Peak Highway (Crow Gulch Trail).  From Chipita Park, the hike begins with a challenging climb up steep switchbacks for about a mile, gaining nearly 1,000 feet in elevation. Upon reaching the top, the trail flattens out, leading hikers through lush meadows and mixed forests. The area offers expansive views of the Ute Pass, Pikes Peak, and the quaint mountain town of Green Mountain Falls. For those seeking a longer hike, this trail connects to the Ring the Peak Trail system, allowing access to Crystal Creek Reservoir and 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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