Explore Colorado Hikes: Elkhorn Trail and Eagle’s View Trail Loop
ABSTRACT
Embark on the scenic Elkhorn Trail & Eagle’s View Trail Loop in Colorado this weekend! Enjoy moderate difficulty, stunning vistas of Pike’s Peak, and a perfect spot for lunch. Find out more about this breathtaking hike!
Keywords
Colorado hikes
Elkhorn Trail
Eagle’s View Trail,
hiking
Pike’s Peak
Reynold’s Ranch County Park
Eagle’s View Trail is only 45 minutes from my personal training studio in Denver.
Colorado Hikes: Elkhorn Trail and Eagle’s View Trail Loop
Time of Year: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024.
Weather: 48 degrees and sunny.
Cover: 25-35% dispersed exposure.
Time: 8:38 am - 10:55 am.
Distance: 4.48 miles total.
Cost: None.
Bathroom at Trailhead: Yes.
Difficulty: Moderate level 1 for altitude (8134 feet), elevation gain (1020 feet), and length (4.48 miles). Not technical.
Route: Fox Trot Trail to Elkhorn Loop Trail to Raven’s Roost Trail to Eagle’s View Trail to Oxen Draw Trail to Fox Trot Trail.
Traffic: Light.
Parking: 75% full by 8:30 am.
Equipment: Hiking boots, microspikes.
Terrain: A dirt, gravel path with packed snow throughout.
Experience: Eagle’s View Trail Loop is a short but sweet path for hikers of all ability levels. While most of the trail has a tree canopy, you’ll find dispersed views of the front range and Pike’s Peak to the South. At the top of Eagle’s View Trail Loop, the panoramic view of Pike’s Peak is incredible. A perfect spot for lunch! We sacrificed the last section of the loop to create a larger loop using the connecting Oxen Draw Trail.
Personal Trainer Notes: While dreaming of more extensive front-range hikes, I’ve been picking off new options in the foothills and further west on 285 this winter. The west trailhead of Mt. Falcon and Reynold’s Ranch County Park offers exciting views and approachable treks for my personal training clients. Unfortunately, this path only offers limited extra mileage options with connecting trails. Nevertheless, it is still worth the 45-minute drive to touch a new area!
Eagle’s View Trail Loop is approachable for personal training clients of any endurance level.
Elkhorn Trail and Eagle’s View Trail Loop in Colorado
Eagle’s View Trail Loop Colorado
Reynolds Ranch County Park
My final climb of the Decalibron was Mount Democrat, a Colorado 14er.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: MICHAEL MOODY, PERSONAL TRAINER
As an author, a personal trainer in Denver, and podcast host, Michael Moody has helped personal training clients achieve new fitness heights and incredible weight loss transformations since 2005. He also produces the wellness podcast "The Elements of Being" and has been featured on NBC, WGN Radio, and PBS.
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