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Colorado
12.3 mi
Distance
1,416 ft
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Why you'll love it
Monument
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Monument Trail is a 15.2-mile out-and-back route located in Colorado near Colorado Springs, managed by the San Juan National Forest Divide Ranger District. The trail offers access to remote backcountry terrain within this established national forest. As an out-and-back trail, hikers can adjust their experience by turning around at any point, making it flexible for various fitness levels and time constraints. The full distance of 15.2 miles represents a substantial backcountry experience suitable for experienced hikers. The trail traverses San Juan National Forest lands, which are characterized by high alpine environments and diverse forest ecosystems typical of southwestern Colorado. The managing Divide Ranger District can provide current trail conditions, seasonal closures, and any necessary permits or restrictions. Hikers should contact the ranger district or visit the San Juan National Forest website for up-to-date information before planning a trip, particularly regarding trail maintenance status and weather-related impacts on accessibility.
I-A Fitness
~1 min drive
2.0 mi · Easy
Limbaugh Canyon
~8 min drive
5.6 mi · Moderate
Rampart Reservoir
~14 min drive
22 mi · Hard
Pikes Peak
~27 min drive
Standard route to Pikes Peak (14,110 ft) from Barr Trailhead (Manitou Springs).
Mount Herman
~3 min drive
2.2 mi · Easy
Stanley Canyon
~11 min drive
4.0 mi · Moderate
Barr Trail
~27 min drive
24 mi · Hard
Hyster
~9 min drive
3.0 mi · Easy
Stanley Rim
~11 min drive
3.5 mi · Moderate
Elk Park
~29 min drive
10 mi · Hard
