Almagre Mountain (12,360′), Front Range
Almagre Mountain (Mt Baldy) is the only other peak, besides Pikes Peak, above treeline when viewed from Colorado Springs. Located in the Pike National Forest just south of Pikes Peak, this hike is rated easy, but getting there can be a challenge. In order to drive to the closed gate on FSR 379A you will need to navigate a moderate 4X4 shelf road. The reward is unobstructed views from the summit area, with exceptional views of Pikes Peak and the cog railroad.
Nearby Mt Rosa and Cheyenne Mountain are also excellent hikes in the area.
Trail Stats
- Trailhead: Gate on FS379A
- Round trip: 2.5 miles / 4 km
- Elevation: 11,815′ – 12,360′ / 3,601 m – 3,767 m
- County: El Paso
- Agency: U.S. Forest Service
- Nat’l Forest: Pike
Trail Pictures
Repeater on Almagre Mountain
Repeater on Almagre Mountain
View of Colorado Springs
View of Colorado Springs
The gate marks the beginning of the hike
The gate marks the beginning of the hike
Old Stage Rd
Old Stage Rd
Dangerous 4X4 section
Dangerous 4X4 section
Road near the gate
Road near the gate
View of Mt Rosa
View of Mt Rosa
Cliff band on Almagre Mountain
Cliff band on Almagre Mountain
View of the Sawatch Range
View of the Sawatch Range
Pikes Peak Cog Railway is the highest cog railway train in the world (14,114′)
Pikes Peak Cog Railway is the highest cog railway train in the world (14,114′)
View of Pikes Peak
View of Pikes Peak
A lone tree along the summit
A lone tree along the summit
From the left to right: Pikes Peak, North Almagre Mountain
From the left to right: Pikes Peak, North Almagre Mountain
Views west
Views west
Great views along the easy trail
Great views along the easy trail
Looking down the trail on Almagre Mountain
Looking down the trail on Almagre Mountain
Heading northwest on the closed road
Heading northwest on the closed road
A shelter in Almagre Mountain’s basin
A shelter in Almagre Mountain’s basin
Looking east along the closed road
Looking east along the closed road
GPS Route with Elevation
Video Tour
Trail Directions
From Old Stage Road, turn onto Forest Service Road 379, which goes to Frosty’s Park. You should have a high clearance vehicle to proceed the last 1.5 miles up the road to Frosty’s Park as of this writing. FSR 379A will be to the right further up and immediately begins climbing more steeply than FSR 379. If you do not have a 4X4 high clearance vehicle you will want to park at the intersection.
Trailhead Directions