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Pulpit Rock

Pulpit Rock Trail Parking
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Pulpit Rock
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Distance
2.47 miles
Elevation Gain
453 ft
Route Type
Loop

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Family Friendly
Easy Parking
Food Nearby
Dog Friendly
Scenic
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Added by Billy DiMirra

Pulpit Rock is a hidden gem in the Colorado Springs area. The park is a network of a various small trails, with the highlight being the climb to the Pulpit Rock ridge line. The top provides beautiful views Downtown Colorado Springs, the surrounding City, and Pikes Peak.

Heading South on N. Nevada Blvd. you will pass a Harley Davidson dealership on your left, about a mile after that there is a large parking lot for Pulpit Rock Park. Once you park, there is a clearly marked trailhead that will get you on your way! There are various trails you can take to get the top of Pulpit Rock, some of which will take you in a loop if you choose, or you can go out and back. The hike to the top of Pulpit is about a mile from the parking lot (the loop ending up being about 4 miles). Its a pretty easy hike great for all ages and skill levels.

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Colleen Simmons
5/30/2026
Well Maintained
Not Crowded
Amazing Views
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Kyle C
12/9/2020
Fun short outing
A nice area to go walk around for an hour or two. The trails are all interconnecting but you can make it around to ...
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Virginia Jahr
9/14/2019
Morning Hike
Nice short hike for a beautiful view. My dog and I did this the morning of our drive home from a 4-day hiking trip. ...
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Dalton H-S
2/2/2018
Pulpit Rock
Fun adventure. Multiple trails leading various spots. Watch for snakes.
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Katie Upah
8/21/2017
Easy Hike With Awesome View
The hike is easy, took less than 25 minutes to get to the top. And the views of the city are beautiful!
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Amanda Hafer
3/9/2017
Pretty Easy And Rewarding Hike
Some of the side trails are pretty uphill, but the main trails are insanely easy. it's fun to climb on the rocks and the ...
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Connor Bruson
1/10/2017
A gem in the middle of COS
Not only are the views of the city and Pikes Peak top notch from Pulpit Rock, but the neighboring Austin Bluffs Open Space is ...
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Kyle Smith
8/2/2016
Pretty Good Hike, Trail Needs Work
The trail to the top of pulpit rock is a great hike. However, the trail has been ground down over the years and can ...
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Curtis Beimborn
7/13/2016
Escape the city
This short hike lets you get above the hustle and bustle of Colorado Springs and gives spectacular views of Pikes Peak and the Front ...
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Scott Simpson
7/6/2016
Easy Hike Day Or Night
A good trail to hike at night if you want to enjoy the city lights.
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Shayla Velazquez
4/29/2016
Great Hike!!
Love this hike, didn't realize the level of this hike with climbing some rocky areas since I had my two year old with me. ...
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