
Starting along the Crags Trail.



Crags Trail splits. Going over this bridge takes you onto Trail #664A, leading to the Devil's Playground.



Trail #664A leaves the forest after a while and past the treeline.


Looking back toward what I assume are the "crags" of the Crags Trail.




Continuing above the treeline on Trail #664A.

Some morning clouds rolling over as I head up the steepening Trail #664A.








Approaching the end of the steep section, let's call it a pass.

Looking back from the pass down the way I came.

From the pass, looking toward Pikes Peak (right).

Pikes Peak (left) and some nice valley views.

Close-up of the prettiest part of the day, in my opinion.

Entering the Devil's Playground. Apparently it's called this (reads a sign) because of how lightning jumps form rock to rock during a thunderstorm.

Looking back toward the pretty valley, the trail coming from the right.

Crossing the Pikes Peak Highway to stay on the trail.

The trail unfortunately follows the road for the rest of the way to Pikes Peak.

Pikes Peak peeking out over there in the center.

Looking back the way I came.

Pikes Peak ahead!


Looking back the way I came - you start to get occasional views down toward Colorado Springs.

Getting higher, just before starting the short Class 2 section of rock-hopping to the Pikes Peak summit.

Pikes Peak ahead.


Heading up

Looking back - you can see the Pikes Peak Highway curve around on the left there. The trail basically followed it all the way to the ridge in the distance.

Pikes Peak summit, marked by a lovely tower.

The true summit of Pikes Peak doesn't really have any views. This is from a view point looking northeast.

Pikes Peak viewpoint from the end of the Barr Trail, looking east.
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