Mountain · 1 route

Raspberry Mountain

8,644 ft · Colorado

Summit
8,644 ft
Routes
1 way up
Season
Spring, summer, fall

Route up Raspberry Mountain

  1. Raspberry Mountain TrailEasyabout 400 ft of climbing1.3 miSee the route
Map of the route up Raspberry Mountain, with each route's start numbered and the summit marked
Raspberry Mountain TrailMap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap contributors

About Raspberry Mountain

Raspberry Mountain is a summit of 8,644 feet in the Pikes Peak Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado, about 2 miles from the town of Palmer Lake. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Monument show September highs around 72°F with lows near 43°F, and the summit sits higher than that station, so temperatures on top run cooler. The Rasberry Mountain Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Mount Herman Trail is about 0.4 mile off. Climbers can find Highball Boulder about a mile away, and Tent City offers camping roughly 5 miles from the summit.

Before you go

Hazards

  • Wildlife encounters
  • Sudden weather changes
  • Rocky terrain

Season

Best hiked from late spring through early fall; winter conditions may require snowshoes or microspikes

Forecast on Raspberry Mountain

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.

Questions about Raspberry Mountain

How tall is Raspberry Mountain?

8,644 ft (2,635 m).

How many routes go to the summit of Raspberry Mountain?

One: Raspberry Mountain Trail.

When is the best time to climb Raspberry Mountain?

Spring, summer, fall.

Mountains nearby

More mountains in Colorado

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–83°F and lows of 33–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Monument, CO weather station, 3.3 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan41° high16° low
  2. Feb43° high18° low
  3. Mar50° high23° low
  4. Apr57° high29° low
  5. May68° high39° low
  6. Jun79° high47° low
  7. Jul83° high54° low
  8. Aug80° high52° low
  9. Sep72° high43° low
  10. Oct60° high33° low
  11. Nov48° high22° low
  12. Dec41° high17° low

The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Palmer Lake, Colorado · 1.9 mi

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Pikes Peak Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Is Raspberry Mountain open right now?

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.

Best time to visit Raspberry Mountain

Best months: May–July and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    41° / 16°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    43° / 18°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    50° / 23°

    9 wet

  4. Apr

    57° / 29°

    9 wet

  5. May

    68° / 39°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    79° / 47°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    83° / 54°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    80° / 52°

    13 wet

  9. Sep

    72° / 43°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    60° / 33°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    48° / 22°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    41° / 17°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Monument, CO, 3.3 mi away at 7,080 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.