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Please look through this web-site thoroughly, as we have spent the last few years compiling most information that has never been asked us.
We hope we have succeeded in answering all of your questions somewhere in here. If you have a question that we did not answer, you may
attempt to contact us, as we will try to help you as best as we can. Please allow a couple of days for response time.
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How far is it from the trail head to Barr Camp?
- About 6.8 miles.
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How far is it from the Barr Camp to the summit?
- About 5.8 miles.
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What is the total distance from the trail head to the summit?
- About 12.6 miles.
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How long will it take me?
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This is a question we get a lot, and the best answer is . . . . . it depends. Average hikers, in good weather can hike around 1.5 - 2 miles per hour,
so the total trail to the top can be done at around 8 hours at a brisk pace. Everything else depends on trail conditions,
weather, physical conditioning,
and fortitude.
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What is the weather like (or going to be like....) or what are the trail conditions like (or going to be like....)?
- As the saying goes, "This is Colorado...if you don't like the weather, stick around for an hour."
Because of this, we do not have the ability to give out any current trail conditions, or weather reports. Please
see our weather section for more information.
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What is at the top of Pikes Peak?
- A summit house that is open during the daytime, 8 months out of
the year and offers food, shelter and souvenirs. It may be closed
at any time due to inclement weather.
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I've heard about an A-Frame shelter near tree line, what is that?
- What is commonly referred to as "The A-frame" is well away from Barr Camp at the tree line on Barr Trail around
12,000ft elevation. It is an old wooden structure built as a quick weather shelter years ago. You are welcome to use this shelter
on a first come first served basis and it has nothing to do with
Barr Camp. Barr Camp does not take reservations for the A-Frame.
It is different than Barr Camp's "lean-to-shelters", located at Barr Camp.
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Can I get fresh water at Barr Camp?
- YES. You may get water from nearby streams to filter or treat your own water.
Barr Camp also has a limited amount of bottled water.
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Are there outhouse's at Barr Camp?
- YES. No running water, but we do have one heck of a new solar powered outhouse.
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Are there showers?
- Sorry, no.
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Is there electricity at Barr Camp?
- We have a limited amount from our solar panel, no electricity
for public use.
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Is there a phone at Barr Camp?
- We have emergency contact with El Paso County Search and Rescue.
We do not have a reliable cell phone signal here.
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Is there a road to Barr Camp?
- NO. Although there is a toll-road to the top of the peak, it does not come close to the trail
as it is on the other side of the mountain.
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Can I bring my dog to the camp?
- YES. Well behaved dogs are welcome in camp as long as they are under their
owner's control. Please do not allow your dogs inside the main cabin. Please keep
dogs on a leash at all times on Forest Service land. If planning to spend the night
with your dog, please rent a lean-to shelter or the upper cabin so as not to disturb
other campers.
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Can I leave my gear at the cabin to attempt a summit?
- YES. It is however, at your own risk. We have not had problems
with gear being stolen, but Barr Camp does not assume responsibly for
any lost, left behind, stolen gear. Barr Camp will not be responsible for shipping or delivering any gear that is left behind
at the cabin.
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Do I need a permit to hike Barr Trail or stay at the cabin?
- NO. Pikes Peak is on
Pike National Forest Service Land. They do not require a permit for hiking or camping anywhere on the peak.
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