Palmer Trail/ Section 16
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The Palmer Trail is an excellent 5.5-mile loop that travels up through a pine forest and offers wonderful views of the surrounding mountains, including Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods.
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Destination Distance From Downtown
7.6 miles
Difficulty
3 of 5 diamonds
3
Time To Complete
1-3 hours
Seasonality
All Seasons
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