From the TH, climb past the gate to the T-intersection. The Ring the Peak (that's Pikes Peak) markers will be directly in front of you. Brown for CW; Green for CCW. This trail is for an out-and-back going CCW past the Raspberry Portal, and turning around about half way to the Horsethief Portal. (~9 miles out, and 9 back. Total distance for the entire ring is 63 miles.)<br />
Mostly singletrack, with some dirt road near the beginning and in the middle. More climbing going out, which makes getting back easier. Some technical sections, some loose and sandy areas, a few switchbacks, a couple of small stream crossings, fantastic scenery. <br />
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URL for Ring the Peak is http://www.fotp.com/ringthepeak/index.html
Follow directions from North Catamount Reservoir trail. (Hwy 24 west of Woodland Park, turn south onto <br /><br /><br /><br />Edlowe Rd, follow to the Catamount TH Parking area.)
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