Barr Trail, National Recreation Trail in Colorado, United States
The Barr Trail extends for 12 miles through mountain terrain, climbing from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak at 14,115 feet.
Fred Barr constructed this mountain pathway in 1918, creating the first direct route between Manitou Springs and the peak of the mountain.
The trail designation as a National Recreation Trail reflects the strong outdoor recreation traditions of the Colorado mountain region.
Hikers need to carry sufficient water and start early in the morning to avoid afternoon thunderstorms common during summer months.
The path includes more than 100 switchbacks and passes through multiple climate zones, from montane forest to alpine tundra.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1918
Website: http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/recarea/?recid=12559&actid=34
GPS coordinates: 38.84830,-105.01700
Latest update: May 13, 2025 16:00
Pikes Peak
2.5 km
Manitou Incline
7.4 km
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
9.3 km
Cave of the Winds
8.7 km
Helen Hunt Falls
11.9 km
Miramont Castle
8.3 km
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
9.2 km
Manitou Mineral Springs
8.4 km
Rainbow Falls
8.3 km
The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway
7.5 km
Pikes Peak
2.3 km
Manitou Springs Historic District
8.4 km
Santa's Workshop
7.2 km
North Pole Colorado
7.1 km
Cliff House (Manitou Springs, Colorado)
8.8 km
Briarhurst
9.9 km
Balanced Rock
10.6 km
Silver Cascade Falls (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
11.8 km
Steamboat Rock
10.6 km
Barker House (Manitou Springs, Colorado)
8.7 km
United States Army Pike's Peak Research Laboratory
2.6 km
Crystal Valley Cemetery
9.9 km
Manitou Bathhouse
8.7 km
Eastholme
6.9 km
First Congregational Church
9.1 km
Wheeler Bank
8.9 km
Bridge over Fountain Creek
9.3 km
Bridge over Fountain Creek
8.3 kmReviews
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