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| This hike was in the Colorado Springs area, 6 miles moderate to Difficult level. |
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| This was an unusually hot day for the begin of June and we decided this is more of a Fall or early spring hike because half the hike is uncovered and hot. |
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| This is not a very well maintained trail meaning missing trail signs and map that was not helpful- we never could figure where we were. All that being said we used the directions in 60 Hikes within 60 miles and found our way. |
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| The trail began at the section 16 trailhead describing the Palmer Red Rock Loop. We drove CO24 to Gold Camp Road a mile in you will come to the trailhead. |
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| The most difficult part is the beginning, a rather steep climb giving some nice views of Garden of the Gods. |
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| Evergreen Trees abound. |
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| views of the foothills |
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| Views of the plains and Colorado Springs. We could see the Broadmoor from here. |
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| This is the highest point with the beautiful views. |
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| For the rest of the loop you travel gradually downward in a u turn traversing the surrounding mountains. |
