The classic. Barr Trail climbs roughly 7,500 feet over 13 miles from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak. We start in the dark, pace you through the treeline, and handle the logistics so you can focus on the climb — including your ride back down from the top.
Highlights
- Summit one of Colorado's most famous 14ers
- Pre-dawn start to beat afternoon lightning
- Guide-carried emergency and first-aid kit
- Pre-arranged ride down from the summit
How the day goes
- 4:00 am
Meet at Barr Trailhead, gear check, headlamps on
- 7:30 am
Barr Camp (10,200 ft) — breakfast break and water refill
- 10:00 am
Treeline — the views open up; turnaround-time check
- 12:30 pm
Summit, photos, and the famous summit donuts
- 2:00 pm
Shuttle back down to Manitou Springs
What's included
- Certified guide
- Summit transport down
- Trail snacks & electrolytes
- Trekking poles on request
- Group first-aid & emergency gear
What to bring
- Broken-in hiking boots
- 3 liters of water
- Warm layers, rain shell, gloves & hat
- Sun protection
- Headlamp
