Colorado · Hiking

Cedar Mountain

1.6 mi
round trip
442 ft
climb
8,934 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Cedar Mountain open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 8 alerts for Pike and San Isabel National Forests.

As of · Source: USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Cedar Mountain is an easy hike of about 1.6 miles in the South Park Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a total elevation gain of about 440 feet, rising from roughly 8,500 feet to about 8,930 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show July highs around 74°F with lows near 47°F, while winter highs stay in the low 30s. Bikes are allowed on the natural-surface trail. Heavenly Ridge and Cool Valley are both within a third of a mile, and Turkey Rock offers climbing about 1.8 miles away. For an overnight stay, Wildhorn campground is about 3.7 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Route details

Distance
1.6 mi round trip
Climbing
About 442 ft
Summit
8,938 ft
Difficulty
Easy

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Cedar Mountain on Cedar Mountain?

About 1.6 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Cedar Mountain?

About 442 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Cedar Mountain?

It is rated easy.

When is the best time for the Cedar Mountain?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Cedar Mountain

Caution todayAgency alerts are in effect for this areaUSFS · checked 7 h ago

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.