Gray Back Peak Trail (Colorado)
The final hiking post on vacation was also in Colorado Springs. The Gray Back Peak Trail is about 3 miles and follows a ridge up to a summit. The Gray Back Peak Trail is a fairly easy and quiet trail, and we didn’t see a single person or horse out there (apparently, there is a horse trail there too). On Gray Back Peak Trail, there are nice views of the Cheyenne Mountain and Emerald Valley.
The Gray Back Peak Trail starts here on a somewhat single track trail. You don’t climb much at the start of Gray Back Peak Trail but follow the straightforward trail for about 1.5-1.7 miles.
Once we made it to the end of Gray Back Peak Trail, we were rewarded with a great view overlooking Colorado Springs. We saw several military planes flying too and from the bases. I joked, we can never truly get away from planes. 😉
On the way back down Gray Back Peak Trail, I wanted to climb up one of the rocks. Most people know by now how clumsy I am, so it was better thought than done. With a running start, boost from my husband, and several attempts I made it up. It makes me look more bad@$$ than I am. It was a bigger accomplishment than hiking Gray Back Peak Trail.
In all, Gray Back Peak Trail was a great short hike. We were out for about two hours. If you are looking for something relaxing with a great view, I highly recommend the Grey Back Peak Trail in Colorado Springs. Gray Back Peak Trail was a short but quiet hike. With a view the entire time, it was one of my favorites!
Hiking:
Hiking Flagstaff Mountain in Boulder
Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon
Visiting the Grand Canyon
Hiking 7 Bridges (Colorado Springs)
Running:
Haunted Half Marathon 5k (19:40)
Two Weeks of Training: Easy Miles Out West
Diners:
Sams 3 Diner (Denver)
New Castle Diner (Colorado)
King Chefs Diner (Colorado Springs)
Snooze (Denver)
Questions for You:
Do you have a favorite trail? Have you been to Gray Back Peak Trail?
Have you ever been horseback riding?