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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: 455 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,399 m
  • Elevation loss: 455 m
  • Minimum elevation: 2,021 m

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  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 455 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,399 m
  • Elevation loss: 455 m
  • Minimum elevation: 2,021 m

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

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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: 457 m • Maximum elevation: 2,402 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🧦Hiking Socks - Breathable socks designed to prevent blisters on long walks
🔦LED Camping Lanterns - Illumination for reading maps inside your tent at night
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🎒Hiking Daypacks (20L) - Compact backpacks for day trips and technical mountain ascents
🧥Softshell Jackets - Breathable jackets for active outdoor use

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