Battlement Trail A

Managing agency

Pike-San Isabel NF — San Carlos RD

Battlement Trail A is a 21.4-mile loop located in Colorado near Colorado within Pike-San Isabel National Forest, managed by the San Carlos Ranger District. The trail features 2,184 feet of elevation gain throughout the circuit. This loop offers a moderate to challenging full-day hiking experience, making it suitable for hikers with solid endurance and experience on longer routes. The elevation gain is distributed across the loop, providing varied terrain and scenery typical of the San Carlos area. The trail is maintained by Pike-San Isabel National Forest and follows established routes within the ranger district. Its location in the national forest provides access to the natural landscape of the region. Hikers planning to tackle Battlement Trail A should prepare for a substantial distance and bring adequate water and supplies for the full-day outing. The loop format allows hikers to return to their starting point without retracing the same path for the entire journey.