Barr Trail, Colorado Springs

Name: Barr Trail
Address: Colorado Springs, United States

#8 among attractions in Colorado Springs

Hiking, Hiking trail, Trail

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Barr Trail is a 13-mile trail in the Pike National Forest that begins in Manitou Springs, Colorado and ends at the Pikes Peak summit. The high elevation trail with a long sustained grade is rated more difficult by the U.S. Forest Service. With a 7,800 feet elevation gain to reach the summit, the Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau states that it is an advanced trail and is the most difficult trail in the Pikes Peak region. ()

Length: 13 miMaximum elevation: 14115 ftCoordinates: 38°51'20"N, 104°56'2"W

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Barr Trail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manitou Incline, Cave of the Winds, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Miramont Castle.

~1870 ftNW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Body of water
Manitou Incline, Colorado Springs
10 min walk • The Manitou Incline, a challenging and unique hiking trail located in Colorado Springs, United States, stands as a testament to the adventurous spirit. This steep staircase, with a history rooted in its former life as a cable car track, rises over 2,000 feet in less...
1.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Cave of the Winds, Colorado Springs
36 min walk • Nestled in the scenic landscapes of El Paso County, Colorado Springs, the Cave of the Winds is a natural wonder that has been captivating visitors for over a century. This underground marvel is a premier tourist attraction, offering an adventure into the heart of the...
1.2 miNE
Museum, Ruins, History museum
Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Colorado Springs
32 min walk • The Manitou Cliff Dwellings are a privately-owned tourist attraction consisting of replica Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and interpretive exhibits located just west of Colorado Springs, Colorado, on U.S. Highway 24 in Manitou Springs.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Miramont Castle, Colorado Springs
18 min walk • Miramont Castle is a museum located in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The Castle was originally built in 1895 as a private home for Father Jean Baptist Francolon, a French-born Catholic priest. Located in the Manitou Springs Historic District, it is a National Register of Historic Places listing.
0.9 miE
Area
Manitou Springs, Colorado Springs
23 min walk • Manitou Springs is a home rule municipality located at the foot of Pikes Peak in western El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The town was founded for its natural mineral springs.
1.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Rainbow Falls, Colorado Springs
28 min walk • Rainbow Falls is a waterfall located on Fountain Creek in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The falls' plunge is located beneath a bridge that links Manitou Avenue to Highway 24.
1.1 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Congregational Church, Colorado Springs
28 min walk • First Congregational Church is a historic church at 101 Pawnee Avenue in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Completed in August 1880, it was the first church built in Manitou Springs and is the oldest continuously operated Congregational church in Colorado.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Manitou Springs Historic District, Colorado Springs
19 min walk • Manitou Springs Historic District in Manitou Springs, Colorado is roughly bounded by US 24, Ruxton Avenue, El Paso Boulevard and Iron Mountain Avenue.

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Which popular attractions are close to Barr Trail?

Nearby attractions include Manitou Incline, Colorado Springs (10 min walk), Miramont Castle, Colorado Springs (18 min walk), Manitou Springs Historic District, Colorado Springs (19 min walk), Manitou Springs, Colorado Springs (23 min walk).

How to get to Barr Trail by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barr Trail:

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Manitou Springs (4 min walk)