Prospect Draw

Managing agency

Pike-San Isabel NF — South Platte RD

Prospect Draw is an 8.9-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the Pike-San Isabel National Forest's South Platte Ranger District. The route gains 2,689 feet in elevation, making it a moderately challenging hike suitable for hikers with solid endurance and fitness levels. The trail follows Prospect Draw through terrain managed by the Pike-San Isabel National Forest. As an out-and-back route, hikers will retrace their steps on the return journey, covering approximately 17.8 miles round trip with cumulative elevation gain of 5,378 feet when accounting for both ascent and descent. This trail offers access to backcountry areas within the South Platte Ranger District, which encompasses diverse Colorado mountain terrain. The elevation gain is distributed across the 8.9-mile distance, providing a steady climbing experience throughout the hike. Hikers should come prepared for variable mountain weather conditions and bring adequate water and supplies. As a national forest trail, it provides opportunities for experiencing the natural landscape of central Colorado's Front Range region.