Colorado · Hiking

North Loop

0.7 mi
loop
39 ft
climb
7,754 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Jul, Sep–Oct
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 11 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.

North Loop is a short, easy loop hike in the Pikes Peak Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 0.65 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 39 feet, and it makes a natural addition to a day spent around Manitou Lake. The route is a loop, and the trail surface is natural. Bikes are allowed, so it works for hikers and riders alike. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Monument put May highs around 68°F and September highs around 72°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. Manitou Lake and Manitou Lake Pavilion sit about 0.1 mile away, and Colorado Campground is about 0.2 mile off. The Centennial Trail is roughly 0.4 mile away.

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