Thursday, March 15, 2012

Pancake Rocks Trail

From a hike last July, here are some photos of the trail to Pancake rocks on the western side of Pikes Peak. This trail goes up to approximately 11,000 feet elevation (3,350 meters), passing through evergreen forests and glades of aspen.
This is one of my favorite hikes, but it's a fairly long round-trip (over 6 miles) and over an hour's drive from the house, so I don't do it that often. But it makes for a couple of great Scenic Sunday posts when I do! Check back for more photos from this hike soon, including the famous rocks for which the trail is named. (And yes, little Socks hiked the whole way with me!)

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14 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMarch 15, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Such a beautiful place! Gorgeous trees and what terrific captures, Al! I do love the long shadows! Hope you and Socks have a great weekend and good weather as well!!

    Sylvia

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  2. ViolaMarch 16, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    What a marvellous hike that must be!! Oh I wish I could walk that trail.. it sounds great to reach up with 11,000 feet!! Wow! It must really show the different plants growing at the different levels!?

    And 6 miles is a pretty long hike! =) And little Socks is sooo clever! So are you, of course.. :)

    I'll be back to see more pictures, looking forward! :)

    Lovely weekend to you and Sock! :)

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  3. ViolaMarch 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Did I say the pictures are beautiful? Well, they really are! :)

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  4. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comMarch 16, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Beautiful pictures and -- wow -- I was out of breath just driving up Pikes Peak!

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  5. ElettraMarch 16, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Both are beautiful your pictures that I seem to smell the scent of these wonderful trees!!!!

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  6. CameraCruiseMarch 16, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Beautiful photos from a great place.

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  7. Jose's WorldMarch 16, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Emile, a leapard cannot shed its spots; just looking at your avatar is enough to uncover your disguise.

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  8. Tatjana ParkachevaMarch 17, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Very good and nice photos.

    Regards and best wishes

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  9. eileeninmdMarch 17, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    Looks like a beautiful place for a hike, I love the trees. Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend!

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  10. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaMarch 17, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    It's obvious why it's a favorite hike; it is beautiful. Great shots.

    Darryl and Ruth :)

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  11. sonia a. mascaroMarch 17, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    So beautiful trail to Pancake rocks. Great photos, Al!

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  12. Magia da InêsMarch 17, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Passei para uma visitinha.
    Trilha maravilhosa.
    Imagino que deve ser muito agradável passear e sentir o cheiro da natureza.

    º°❤ Bom fim de semana!
    °º✿ Beijinhos.
    º° ✿ ✿⊱╮Brasil

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  13. Karin M.March 18, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    ... a nice walk in the woods, beautiful photos...
    Greetings Karin

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  14. UnknownMarch 18, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    You're making me curious about your hike!
    Al, that comment from Jose was for me -he must still have been in jet lag when he wrote the comment on your blog! Sorry, I have some strange friends :):)

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