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Pike & San Isable National Forests

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Jones Park Trail #667 

FDR 380 / HIGH DRIVE TO DEAD END TO JONES PARK  
Length    6.0 Miles
Difficulty    moderate
Trail Head    7,800 Feet
Trail High Point    9,000 Feet
Trail End    9,000 Feet
ACCESS

From Colorado Springs, take the North Cheyenne Canyon Road to High Drive. Approximately 1 mile up High Drive is the trailhead.

ATTRACTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS

Motorcycles, foot and horse trail. The trail is moderately difficult and is open to motorcycles which are very often seen on the trail. Other trails will fork off this trail.

NARRATIVE

The trailhead is located at the top of High Drive on the left side of the road. The trail leads in a southwesterly direction. This is a 4 mile trail that leads to Jones Park. Trail is also known as "Captain Jacks" trail.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

It is recommended that motorcycles use this trail in summer months only because of snow depth.

WEATHER

Temperatures are similar to Colorado Springs. Afternoon thunderstorms are common throughout the summer.

CAMPING

Camping is permitted at undeveloped sites along the trail. Camping is recommended 300' of any trail or stream. Use no-impact camping techniques. Campfire permits are not required but please be sure your fire is dead out before you leave. Pack it in / Pack it out rule applies. Respect other trail users.

DRINKING WATER

Drinking water is not readily available. Water from streams should be treated before use. Hikers are advised to carry an adequate supply.

Penrose Trail #665

FDR 370 TO FDR 380
Length     2.5 Miles
Difficulty    moderate
Trail Head    7,000 Feet
Trail High Point    7,800 Feet
Trail End    7,800 Feet
ACCESS

From Colorado Springs, take 26th street to Gold Camp Road. Approximately 2 miles up Gold Camp Road is the trailhead.

ATTRACTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS

Motorcycles, foot and horse trail. The trail is moderately difficult and is open to motorcycles which are very often seen on the trail. Other trails will fork off this trail.

NARRATIVE

This is a heavily used trail, especially by motorcycles. It winds in and out of cool pine forests and offers scenic vistas of Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak and Gold Camp Road.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

It is recommended that motorcycles use this trail in summer months only because of snow depth.

WEATHER

Temperatures are similar to Colorado Springs. Afternoon thunderstorms are common throughout the summer.

CAMPING

Camping is permitted at undeveloped sites along the trail. Camping is recommended 300' of any trail or stream. Use no-impact camping techniques. Campfire permits are not required but please be sure your fire is dead out before you leave. Pack it in / Pack it out rule applies. Respect other trail users.

DRINKING WATER

Drinking water is not readily available. Water from streams should be treated before use. Hikers are advised to carry an adequate supply.

Pipeline Trail #668

FDR 667 TO FDT #701 
Length     3 Miles
Difficulty    moderate
Trail Head    9,100 Feet
Trail High Point      10,320 Feet
Trail End    10,320 Feet
ACCESS

SECTION OF TRAIL BETWEEN FDT #667 AND FDT #701.

One and one-half miles down FDR #379 / Frosty Park Road is where FDT #701 Foresters Trail begins. About one-eighth of a mile down this trail FDT #668 / Pipeline takes off to the right.

ATTRACTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS

Foot. bike, horse, ATV and motorcycles trail.

NARRATIVE

This is a  heavily used trail. Motorcycles and hikers need to be considerate of each other.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

None.

WEATHER

Temperatures are similar to Colorado Springs. Afternoon thunderstorms are common throughout the summer.

CAMPING

Camping is permitted at undeveloped sites along the trail. Camping is recommended 300' of any trail or stream. Use no-impact camping techniques. Campfire permits are not required but please be sure your fire is dead out before you leave. Pack it in / Pack it out rule applies. Respect other trail users.

DRINKING WATER

Drinking water is not readily available. Water from streams should be treated before use. Hikers are advised to carry an adequate supply.

Signal Butte Trail #717

  • 717   - Signal Butte Multi - Use

  • 717A - Rule Spur

  • 717B - Phantom Spur

  • 717C - Davis Spur

  • 717D - Westcreek Spur

  • 717E - Wildhorn Spur

    • Length     45 Miles
    Difficulty    Difficult
    Trail Head    9,000 Feet
    Trail High Point      9,000 Feet
    Trail End    9,000 Feet
    ACCESS

    1. From Colorado Springs take Hwy 24 to Woodland Park. Turn north on Hwy 67 and go approx. 15 miles to Westcreek. From Westceek take FDR 340 to FDR200. Then take FDR 200 past Trail Creek Campground 1.3 miles. The trail crosses FDR 200 at this point. The trail is designated with a split rail fence and white arrow markers.

    2. From Colorado Springs, take Hwy 24, through Woodland Park, to Divide. Turn north on FDR 357. Go approx. .5 mile to FDR 359. Go west on FDR 359 approx. 10 miles to FDR 200. Go north on FDR 200 approx. 4 miles. The trail crosses FDR 200 just before the turn to Wildhorn Campground. The trail is designated with a split rail fence and white arrow markers.

    ATTRACTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS

    This is a 45 mile motorcycle trail that parallels FDR 200 on the east; north and south of Signal Butte.

    NARRATIVE

    This trail had been used by motorcyclists for a long time but hadn't been officially on the system until 1991. Currently the district is working with a motorcycle club that is signing the trail and doing trail maintenance. This trail is under the white arrow system. This means that motor vehicles commonly travel on routes designated with white arrow signs.

    SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

    None.

    WEATHER

    Temperatures are about 15 degrees cooler than Colorado Springs. Afternoon thunderstorms are common throughout the summer.

    CAMPING

    Camping is permitted at undeveloped sites along the trail. Camping is recommended 300' of any trail or stream. Use no-impact camping techniques. Campfire permits are not required but please be sure your fire is dead out before you leave. Pack it in / Pack it out rule applies. Respect other trail users.

    DRINKING WATER

    Drinking water is not readily available. Water from streams should be treated before use. Hikers are advised to carry an adequate supply.

      
    		 
     

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