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Section 16 Loop Trail via Palmer Red Rock Trail in Bear Creek Cañon Park

The Section 16 Loop Trail via the Palmer Red Rock Trail in Bear Creek Cañon Park offers hikers a diverse experience, beginning with exposed red rock formations that provide expansive views of the surrounding canyons and the Front Range peaks. As the trail ascends, it transitions into shaded ponderosa pine forests, offering a cooler environment and opportunities to observe local wildlife. The descent through Bear Creek Canyon concludes with the soothing sounds of the creek, enhancing the overall hiking experience. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Loop

  • Distance: 9.5 Km
  • Elevation gain: 457 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,402 m
  • Elevation loss: 451 m
  • Minimum elevation: 2,022 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 6 m
  • Moving speed: 4.5 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 8.5 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 13 m
  • Global speed: 4.3 Km/h

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  • Distance: 9.5 Km
  • Elevation gain: 457 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,402 m
  • Elevation loss: 451 m
  • Minimum elevation: 2,022 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 6 m
  • Moving speed: 4.5 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 8.5 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 13 m
  • Global speed: 4.3 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Section 16 Loop Trail via Palmer Red Rock Trail in Bear Creek Cañon Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Gold Camp Road, El Paso County, Colorado, 80829, United States (38.82241 -104.89050)

End: Gold Camp Road, El Paso County, Colorado, 80829, United States (38.82184 -104.89086)

Coordinates: 38.81160 -104.91407 38.83178 -104.88956

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Palmer Loop (Section 16 Trail)

United States > Colorado > El Paso County

Manitou Section 16 Open Space. Pike National Forest. Bear Creek Cañon Park. #Hiking #MTB #Loop #Mountain #Forest #River #Nature

Distance: 9.1 Km • Elevation gain: 455 m • Maximum elevation: 2,399 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔑Heavy Duty Carabiners - Secure gear to the outside of your pack for easy access
📣High-Decibel Survival Whistles - Signaling tool for rescue that carries much further than a human voice
🧥Packable Rain Jackets - Breathable waterproof layers for unpredictable mountain weather
🧰Survival Kits - Essential survival gear
🔭Compact Hiking Binoculars - Lightweight optics for scouting routes or birdwatching

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