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2.4 miles
Distance
1,082 ft
Climb
-185 ft
Descent
00:52:47
Avg time
896 ft
Altitude change
10,073 ft
Altitude min
11,042 ft
Altitude max
10,073 ft
Altitude start
10,968 ft
Altitude end
7.1%
Grade
-33.3%
Grade max
52.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2,267 ft
Distance down
525 ft
Distance flat
00:52:47
Avg time

Pancake Rocks Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Catamount Reservoir
    Divide, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    704.A
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #416244 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17534 in Trail Running
    • #5756 in Hiking
    • #37280 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #6,347 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #553 in Trail Running
    • #201 in Hiking
    • #1,276 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Relaxed and popular hike trail that takes you to some cool rock formations. The rocks appear flat and stacked. Popular out-n-back, but bikes are legal on the trail as well.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pancake Rocks located?
      Pancake Rocks is located in Catamount Reservoir, Divide, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Catamount Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.83324, -105.12806.
      ▼ How hard is Pancake Rocks?
      Pancake Rocks is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pancake Rocks?
      Pancake Rocks has 1,082 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 185 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,073 ft to 11,042 ft.
      ▼ Is Pancake Rocks a point to point trail?
      Pancake Rocks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pancake Rocks?
      Pancake Rocks is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pancake Rocks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pancake Rocks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pancake Rocks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pancake Rocks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pancake Rocks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours to ride Pancake Rocks. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pancake Rocks?
      Pancake Rocks is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 114 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 185 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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