Puma Point

Puma Point is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Colorado's Pike and San Isabel National Forests, within the South Park Ranger District. The trail is about 1.4 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 17 feet, so it's a gentle walk that can be done in a single afternoon. The route starts at the Puma Point Trailhead, where parking is available at the Puma Point Trail. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Bikes are allowed, so it works for a ride as well as a walk. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Lake George, which sits about 960 feet lower than the trail, show July highs around 77°F with lows near 46°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 33°F and lows near -1°F. Badger Flats, a climbing area, and Badger Flats Camping Area are both about 4 miles away. Round Mountain Campground is about 5 miles off, and Forest Trail 204 is roughly 6.6 miles away.