more stats
3,732 ft
Distance
275 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:29:44
Avg time
254 ft
Altitude change
8,552 ft
Altitude min
8,805 ft
Altitude max
8,552 ft
Altitude start
8,805 ft
Altitude end
6.795%
Grade
-19.662%
Grade max
36.315%
Grade min
3,169 ft
Distance climb
431 ft
Distance down
132 ft
Distance flat
00:29:44
Avg time

Mt Ester Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pikes Peak
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #754
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #326372 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48963 in Trail Running
    • #57010 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,696 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,651 in Trail Running
    • #1,891 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A moderately difficult trail that connects the Pikes Peak Toll Road to the Ring The Peak Trail and on to Mt Ester. It climbs from the road through a beautiful meadow before gaining the ridge and views down into Ute Pass.

Tags
Meadow
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Jun 13, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt Ester Trail located?
      Mt Ester Trail is located in Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Pikes Peak trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.90061, -104.99154.
      ▼ How hard is Mt Ester Trail?
      Mt Ester Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.795%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt Ester Trail?
      Mt Ester Trail has 275 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,552 ft to 8,805 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt Ester Trail a point to point trail?
      Mt Ester Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mt Ester Trail?
      Mt Ester Trail is 3,732 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt Ester Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt Ester Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mt Ester Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt Ester Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt Ester Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Mt Ester Trail. The trail is 3,732 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mt Ester Trail?
      Mt Ester Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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