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Palmer Loop (Section 16 Trail)

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

  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,493 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 7,871 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,493 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 6,631 ft

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,493 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 7,871 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,493 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 6,631 ft

About this trail

Name: Palmer Loop (Section 16 Trail) trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Gold Camp Road, El Paso County, Colorado, 80829, United States (38.82182 -104.89079)

End: Gold Camp Road, El Paso County, Colorado, 80829, United States (38.82179 -104.89079)

Coordinates: 38.81165 -104.91395 38.83123 -104.88957

Topography: El Paso County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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

United States > Colorado > El Paso County

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…

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,499 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,881 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🧭Compass with Lanyard - Easy‑carry compass for navigation
💧Water Purification System - Clean water on the trail with reliable purifiers
🌐World Map Poster - Decorative world maps with topographic info
🪄Magnetic Compass - Accurate compass for navigation
🧭Map Reading Tools - Tools and kits for map navigation

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