The friendlier way up Pikes Peak. Hike to Barr Camp on day one, acclimatize over a hot dinner, and summit the next morning with far more gas in the tank. Great for strong beginners and families with teens.
Highlights
- Better acclimatization, higher summit success
- Overnight at historic Barr Camp
- Dinner & breakfast included
- Ride down from the summit
How the day goes
- Day 1 · 8:00 am
Meet at trailhead, hike 6.5 miles to Barr Camp
- Day 1 · evening
Dinner, altitude talk, early to bed
- Day 2 · 5:00 am
Summit push above treeline
- Day 2 · 10:30 am
Summit and transport back down
What's included
- Certified guide
- Barr Camp lodging fees
- Dinner, breakfast & trail snacks
- Summit transport down
What to bring
- Sleeping bag (rental available)
- Hiking boots
- Warm layers & rain shell
- Headlamp
- Toiletries
