4.2 mi from the trailheadThunder Ridge
Campground · Colorado
1.4 mi one way · 1,079 ft climb · 8,888 ft high point · Moderate
Colorado · U.S. Forest Service
Mount Ester reaches a viewpoint in 1.4 miles with 1,079 feet of climb. This moderate route sits near Pikes Peak Highway and Santa's Workshop.
1,079 ft of gain and 327 ft of descent.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
Campground · Colorado
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