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Colorado
13.9 mi
Distance
2,370 ft
Gain
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Inside White River National Forest
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Martin Creek
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Martin Creek Trail is a 13.9-mile out-and-back route located in Colorado near Pikes Peak, managed by the Pike-San Isabel National Forest Pikes Peak Ranger District. The trail gains 2,370 feet in elevation, making it a moderately challenging hike suitable for hikers with intermediate fitness levels. This out-and-back format allows hikers to turn back at any point, making it adaptable for different experience levels and time constraints. The elevation gain is distributed across the route, providing a steady climb through the Pikes Peak area landscape. The Pike-San Isabel National Forest setting offers typical high country terrain and forest conditions. As with all trails in this ranger district, hikers should check current conditions and any seasonal restrictions before heading out. The trail's location near Colorado provides access to the broader Pikes Peak recreational area. Martin Creek Trail is ideal for hikers seeking a moderate-distance mountain hike with significant elevation gain in the central Colorado region.
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