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Fern South

Inside Pike National Forest

1.2 mi one way · 485 ft climb · 8,792 ft high point · Moderate

In Pike National Forest · Colorado · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

One-way route in Pike National Forest climbing 485 feet with moderate difficulty.

Elevation

485 ft of gain and 161 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.0 mi from the trailhead
Manitou Lake Pavilion
Campground · Colorado
6.4 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

22 mi from you
Barr
- Summits Pikes Peak
- Inside Pike National Forest
- 7,700 ft of climbing
12.0 mi one way · 7,700 ft climb · Hard
Pike National Forest · Camp 8 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 485 ft
Descent: 161 ft
High point: 8,792 ft
Low point: 8,303 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Colorado
Camps within 15 mi: 16
Trailhead: 39.1663° N · 105.0475° W

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Painted Rocks

Campground · Colorado

6.5 mi from the trailhead

Colorado Campground

Campground · Colorado

7 mi from you

Devils Head

Summits Devils Head
Inside Pike National Forest
Camp under a mile away

1.4 mi one way · 909 ft climb · Moderate

Pike National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Pikes Peak West Summit

Summits Pikes Peak
Inside Pike National Forest
Tops out at 14,104 ft

1.0 mi one way · 895 ft climb · Moderate

Pike National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Zinn

Summits Devils Head
Inside Pike National Forest
Camp under a mile away

0.3 mi one way · 128 ft climb · Moderate

Pike National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Devil'S Playground

Summits Devil's Playground
Inside Pike National Forest
2,815 ft of climbing

3.4 mi one way · 2,815 ft climb · Moderate

Pike National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Rampart Reservoir

Ends at Rampart Reservoir
Inside Pike National Forest
1,321 ft of climbing

10.9 mi one way · 1,321 ft climb · Moderate

Pike National Forest · Camp under a mile away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun65°42°Sunny
Mon66°45°Mostly Sunny
Tue72°46°Mostly Sunny
Wed71°46°Partly Sunny
Thu70°47°Mostly Sunny
Fri69°46°Partly Sunny
Sat72°Mostly Sunny

Sun: Sunny · wind 6 to 10 mph W

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Signal

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