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Pikes Peak Hike via Barr Trail
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2016
- I took this hike on July 13, 2016. It was my first time to climb Pikes Peak. I had the perfect weather and day for this awesome adventure. I started the hike at the Barr Trailhead in Manitou Springs at 4:45am and finished about eight hours later at the summit. I used a GoPro to take the time lapse images and a Sony RX100 IV to shoot the video.
Thanks for documenting your Pikes Peak climb in such details. It's very helpful for anyone planning for this hike!
You're welcome! I'm glad you liked it.
I'm shattered watching it..Paul did amazing
Yes Paul was a rockstar
Jason, thanks for the detailed video. It was entertaining, and helpful. 35 years ago I lived in Col Springs, and hiked PP at least once a year for six years. IN a month, my brother and I, now well into our 60s, are heading back to Colorado, to hike the Peak, and back down, but in two days, with an overnight at the A-Frame. We've both been walking here in Kansas, 3 to 12 miles a day, for five months, to get back in shape, and ready. We'll be carrying about 16 pounds. Your video refreshed my memory on a number of places along the route. We appreciate it! Mike
Glad you enjoyed it. How did your hike go Mike?
At a low point in my life, being stationed at Fort Carson. I popped 4 tabs of Acid and made this trek in 6.5 hours. In a strange way. I lost and found myself up there all at the same time. Most amazing experience of my life. So beautiful and peaceful❤️
Wow, this video was amazing. It will actually help me for my trip there on August 14 to 19, 2024 .
Love it! I walked up the Barr Trailhead twice in 1979 and 1980 while I was stationed at Fort Carson. Both times we camped at the A-frame 3 miles from the top. Beautiful views of Colorado Springs!
I’d like to camp up there the next time I go
Loved watching this video! I hiked to Barr Camp three times while l lived in Colorado Springs. Didn't start early enough to make it to the Summit on those hikes. Taking the rail is a fun way to see that gorgeous valley down below. Moved back to TX last year. Miss the scenery & challenging hikes so very much!
I hope you have an opportunity to do it again one day!
Try Guadalupe Peak. High point in TX
Just climbed it this past weekend. They gave Ms Roberts a kick ass view huh. Awesome video man but videos and pictures don't do it justice lol met an old man coming down who told us "Your closer than you were 30 minutes ago" whoever that man was he is a legend. Those words got 3 out of shape guys all the way up their first 14er.
I want to hike the Barr trail again. I have been training for a long hike this summer either there or the Grand Canyon. I workout several times a week, spending 1/2 on the stair climber and 1/2 hour on the cycle machine. I push myself hard on these machines until I am drenched in sweat. I am trying to build up my endurance. I am pretty good shape for my age (61) and have hiked the Grand Canyon the last two years and the Barr trail back in 2009 but can never be over trained
Good luck! Let me know your hike goes.
@@MrCrader Oh my gosh, I just now saw your comment. It was been a couple of years since I viewed this video. I ended up hiking down the Bright Angel Trail from the south rim of the Grand Canyon to the Phantom Ranch and back out to the top. It took about 4 hours to get there but another 6 hours to get back to the top. Needless to say, I did not set any speed records. It went well as far as hydration. Before I set off on my hike, I filled my camelback water pack with ice and Gatorade plus there where places along the trail I could get water. Next time I will eat some bananas before and during the hike so I will have enough potassium to hopefully avoid the body cramps I experienced after the hike.
@@moosefactory133 glad to hear that you had a good hike!
Awesome job, congratulations! With only a couple weeks preparation that's truly impressive! I'm inspired to give it a go. Hope that doughnut was as good as you hoped!
Thank you. You can do it. We did prepare with hikes in Arkansas leading up to this but we could not prepare for the altitude. Good luck. If you decide to give it a go, let me know how it goes!
You completed one of my lifelong goals and people like me will be encouraged for years to come. Thanks.
Thank you. You can do it. I hope to go back again some day and do it again. Let me know when you achieve this goal.
Throughly enjoyed every minute of this superb video narrative. I lived in COS as a kid in the 60's and while I had numerous chances to hike Barr Trail and ascend The Peak, I wasted all my time climbing the rocks in the Garden of the Gods. Dang, I even rode the Mt. Manitou Incline to Mt. Manitou's summit, where I could have hiked the remainder of the way to the summit but still I wasted all my chances! Now I'm 69 with 2 artificial knees and 2 artificial hips and I'm guessing it's likely too late. I was very impressed at the hard work the Incline Club volunteers have done to restore the old Incline rail-bed, thus making it possible for so many to enjoy this unparalleled climb. For too many years, it laid wasted. Thanks again for your great story!
Thank you Joel for such a great comment. It's never too late. Maybe ride the train up and hike the trail down if your knees can't handle the ride up.
I've given it some thought. Will have to see how things advance.
This video is🤌🏼 👌 👏!!!! Super helpful! Was looking to hike/run this when I head out to Colorado for the 1st time! Your video only made me want to do it more!!! Thanks for doing this
Thank you. I’m glad to have helped you with your urge to do this climb! 😊When you climb it, let me know how it went.
The stairway you showed at 2:45 is actually the remains of the Manitou Incline, a narrow gauge railroad which operated until 1990. Nice video. I enjoyed it.
Thank you for the additional info and the comment!
Appreciate the content and composition. Straight on point and one of best 40 minutes I've spent.
What a magnificent & enthralling expedition.👍👍I’m sure you must have enjoyed ❤❤
Thank you. It was a wonderful hike
My best friend, Wonderful video dear. I enjoyed watching. Hope to see you soon
This is a great video and much appreciated! I intend to do this hike with a buddy this summer and this offers great insight. Well done sir 👍
Thank you Jacob. Good luck with your hike and let me know how it turns out!
I did this last wed (July 17th) just turned 66, took me 8 hrs, rode back down with daughter and son n law, a workout to say the least.
Hell yeah Paul, go get it! Some of those panorama photos are breathtaking, nice work champs
Thank you Charles. It was a nice hike!
This is fantastic. BLB ADVENTURES stopping by with a quality view to support our great friends
Thank you!
Great video. I love to hike and watch hiking videos and this is superb!
p.s. Bonus points for the incline and the apparent research you did before hand. I live in Colorado Springs and I think you know more about the mountain than most people who live here!
Thank you Tylor! It was my first climb so I had to find out as much as possible. I hope to come back again this August and do it again. I appreciate you taking time to make a comment.
Thatd make a hell of a great water slide for damn sure
Congrats on hiking Pikes Peak! Am planning to climb it this coming weekend. Thanks for the inspiration and some of your photos!
Thanks Joseph. How did your hike go?
@@JasonCrader Hi Jason,
In short...brutal... Started at 6:40am, Sat, 9.9.21. I took sbout 1 hr to change(sweat) and eat x2. Returned to Barr trailhead at 7:40pm. Thought I would never get back. I am from COS, CO so kudos to you and others from low elevation states who complete the hike! J...
@@josephramirez3737 Thanks for the update. I'm glad you made it! I'm looking forward to doing this again in the future.
It's just a a hike up a trail people. Take your time take your water above timber line be ablittle more vigilant with yourself, if you haven't hiked before. You could get nausea but probably not. People make everything so over dramatic. Go light don't be stupid it's beautiful
Great view brother, going to be hiking up to Pikes peak in Sept. we are doing a 3-day camping/hiking, nothing crazy..enjoying the view and hanging at the Barr Camp all that good stuff. Eventually going to MTB down Barr trail.
Thanks man. That sounds like a lot of fun. Good luck with everything!
Be prepared well. It’s very, very hard for those who live on low altitude. Did it with a guide 3 weeks ago on old trail. Unfortunately no more cog rail. We had a shuttle down.
Thank you for the update. Are there any plans for the cog rail?
I hiked this with my platoon in 2000. I really wanted to quit, I was a soldier, but not exactly the fittest you had ever seen. The thing I really remember is not using sunscreen, which left me blistered on my neck and head. I ended up with some kind of heat exhaustion I think. It was cold up top and I had huge goosebumps all over, but I wasn't sweating, and I didn't feel cold.
Thank you for the reminder about sunscreen!
Great video! I’m going to attempt this hike in April. Gotta check out those donuts for myself. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you Jessica and you're welcome! Good luck with your hike. Let me know how it goes!
Very well put together and detailed video, and great job on your ascent, I’m planning on doing this hike #2 in about 9 days
Thank you. Good luck with your hike. Let me know how it all turns out!
The incline shaves more than just a mile off the hike. And at the beginning you said pikes Peak is one of the hardest 14ers in Colorado. it’s not the hardest it’s just the longest at 26 miles round-trip. The three sisters down south are so much harder, especially if you try to hit all three of them in one day.
Good video. I 🤮 a few times but good otherwise
I was researching mountains to hike near Denver and came across this. I am heading that way in 2 weeks, and from Little Rock too! haha I thought that was a coincidence! Looks like a great trail, dont think I am in shape enough for 13 miles yet though. Thanks for the video!
It's a small world isn't it? :) Good luck on your travels. You can't go wrong anywhere in Colorado. Another mountain to check out near Denver is Mount Evans. There is a road to the top and you'll probably see lots of mountain goats up there too. Good luck!
I attempted to hike up on July 15 (2016) and planned to take the cog railway down, but I missed the turn at the Bottomless Pit Jct and by the time I realized my mistake and got back to the Barr Trail, it was too late to make it to the top in time to ride the train down. I'm not sure if I misread the sign, or just followed the people ahead of me who also missed the turn, but it IS possible and it can spoil your plans, so heed Jason's advice. I enjoyed the video and plan to try again this year. Last year, on the day before my attempt, I drove to the top of Pike's Peak and hiked down for a hour and then turned around and went back up. It took 2:45 to cover the same distance going up that took 1:00 going down. I did this to get a feel for how well I could handle this most difficult part of the hike in the thinnest air.
Thank you Tom for the additional advice. I hope you get to do this again and make it to the top. You're not the first I've hear of missing the turn at the Bottomless Pit Jct.
Funny, I was reading this and thought it sounded very familiar. Then I noticed it was your post. I'm looking forward to making this hike with you.
Wow! I made the same mistake back in 2009. I kept thinking the trail should start going back up and when I figured it out, I had to turn back and went back down the mountain. I might try again someday if I can stay away from hiking the Grand Canyon for just one vacation trip and go to Colorado instead
That stairway looks insane.
It's a good workout! :)
Sorry if it’s a silly question. But in some form you would face altitude sickness, right? How do you go about that? Thank you.
Hi Vishal, to combat this I did take some ibuprofen before I began the hike and once again later in the day. We did another day of climbing before this day which also helped acclimate us to the altitude.
You don't need to climb the incline to summit the mountain, that just makes the difficult hike harder for no reason. lol
2:22 Well that escalated quickly. Literally.
I'm training to do this this summer. Great video.
Thank you! How did your hike go?
Nice job! Congratulations!
Thank you!
Thank you so much for the vid, I’m taking the hike next month and this is good info and you are a great narrator.
Thank you for the nice comment! How did your hike go?
Strange for most but I walk/carry a 60lb. cross. A year ago a friend carried his cross to Africa and went up Kilimanjaro, another one has been to Fuji. while recovering from spinal surgery I wondered why not America.. I contacted all major mountains. no one has ever tried. Colorado gave me permission and I was stationed there during my military days so for two purposes I will pull the cross to the summit and reaching the summit on Memorial day from the summit I will sound off taps honoring our soldiers.
That's awesome Joe! Good luck with everything!
So how'd it go?
Looking forward to doing this hike in the summer!
Good luck Nick! It's a great hike.
@@JasonCrader would it be better to do the hike in 2 days due to lack of elevation training? I want to hike the mountain with some friends and have a slower accent with a night at bar camp.
@@Sam-ik6uj I think a 2 day hike will be much more enjoyable. Let me know how it turns out. Good luck!
Nice! I've added this trail on my list of must do hikes. Will probably catch the train/bus or have someone pick me up going down.
Awesome! Let me know when you finish it and how it goes! Good luck
Great video, thanks. I will be doing this hike soon.
You're welcome. Good luck on your hike. Let me know how it went!
What a monster hike. I hope to do it one day.
You can do it. Just train for it!
Awesome video Jason, glad you rook us along for the hike..
I was up here once via Cog Railroad...nice, but the hike is something else...
Great view of Pikes Peak from the Garden of the Gods from far below...
Hope you enjoyed the famous doughnuts..
Thank you for the nice comment joemanpjg!
Well done. Can wait to run the trail myself
Good luck!
great hike! I was there last week in a car. But I'd love to hike to the peak! Thanks for an awsome video.
Thank you.! You can do it.
@@JasonCrader thank you! I really hope too some day.
@@GRANDMAONTHEGO We did the hike on July 20th of that year.
@@JasonCrader is that the best time to hike?
@@JasonCrader I’m in California so it’s pretty much alway nice here. We’re actually getting ready to go on a hike right now. lol
It’s a class 1, 14er meaning that it’s a hiking trail to the top. It looks like it’s the longest hike. Looking forward to it this summer!
Good luck. Let me know how it goes!
Hey Jason - I think you did a great video! Congrats on the whole achievement and thanks for taking time and effort to do the video documentary. I am planning to go to COS with a friend and stay about a week in April. I would love to do the Barr Trail one way to the top and take the train down in the same day. How did you come down? Hike or train? Also how did you take adequate water supply? I'm thinking of getting a 3 liter Camelbak with an additional AllClear water purifier. Any thoughts or recommendations? Many thanks again and keep on keeping onward and upward!
Thank you Pete. I actually caught a ride back down the mountain with another hiker I met along the way. The 3 liter Camelbak should be plenty. That's exactly what I carried and I didn't drink all the water. It's better to stay hydrated than lack at these heights though, so I would caution you to take plenty. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
Good video! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you and you're welcome!
Thanks for sharing your hike! I am about to walk in your same foot steps Saturday, July 30th! How long did the hike back down take you? Sounded like the altitude didn't slow you down too badly.
You're welcome Kent! Good luck with your hike later this week. We actually caught a ride back down with another hiker we met on the trail. He was nice enough to take us back to our car parked at the trailhead. I'd budget 4-5 hours for the hike back down. That's what several folks told us. I took a couple Ibuprofen at 4am & at 10am. I read that it helps prevent altitude sickness. I didn't have any altitude problems. Good luck & let me know how things turn out!
great editing, music fit the vid, very entertaining..... Just one thing..... You never let Paul finish what he was going to say at the top...... So, what did Paul have to say?
Thank you Larry. At the end Paul says jokingly, "I hate you Jason." I think he was a little tired at that point.
Don't know if you read the articles but if you do I have a question. As you climbed you mentioned the new path, the steps going up. Are you still able to take the old path ? When I make the climb I will be pulling an additional 60 pounds or so that will note take the thumping of each step.
Hi Joe, yes you can take the old path. I just missed the trail on my way up. Most of the folks who were climbing the stairs, took the old path back down tithe parking lot. Why are you hauling 60 pounds up the mountain?
I had heard that about the ibuprofen from a local as well. Can't hurt either way. The gist is that it thins your blood to let more oxygen in, I guess. If you don't mind me asking, did you have a day pack? It only looks like you and your buddy had camelbacks and water bottles. You also mentioned snacks. How much and what food did you bring for energy? Congrats again on your accomplishment! I'm psyched!!
Yes, I had an Osprey Talon 22 Day Pack with a 3L Camelbak Hydration Reservoir. I believe I drank around 1.5L of water and a small gatorade. I didn't eat too much on the way up. I believe I had a Cliff bar, a few peanut butter cookies and a pack of peanuts. Once you get to the top, you can get food in the store. I bought two donuts and a chicken sandwich. You can also fill up your water bottles or Camelbak there for free at their water fountains. There was no drinking water available at Barr Camp halfway up the trail, so make sure you bring enough to get you to the top. There are restrooms available at Barr Camp and on top too. Good luck!
I just finished this hike with a 20lbs pack. I required 4 litres of fluid, and 2 Fit Crunch energy bars. I put C4 pre-workout and BCAA's into my drink for energy and recovery. Ibuprofen does help as well.
1vw4me umm how bout just water? geeze acting like you hiked mt. Everest.
Awesome video!
Thank you!
Did you hike down as well? What time did you start hiking down? And how long did it take?
We didn’t hike down. We caught a ride with a person on the trail.
you made this look easy. I took a tour to the summit last week. I'm so impressed. Did you two hike down or take the train?
Thank you. We actually caught a ride down with another hiker we met on the trail.
@@JasonCrader smart! I would have done the same
Hey, cool video! I went to Barr Camp and back to Manitou today, and will be going to for the summit and back in 2 weeks. How long did the trek down take you guys?
Awesome and good luck! We didn’t hike back down the mountain. We hitched a ride with another hiker we met along the trail. He drove us back to our vehicle.
nice video, when did u go and what's the best time to come and try hiking to the top of pikes peak via Barr trail
I did the trip in July. This was my first trip so I'm not an expert on when the best time to go. A friend of mine went late in August and encountered a snow storm but it can snow up there any month of the year.
Jason Crader i didnt say u were an expert bud was just simply curious of when u went since the weather seemed to be perfect..looks like an amazing hike....
brian simpkins July is 14er season here
Did you hike all the way back down that same day. Impressive hike sir!
Hi Randy. Thank you. No. We didn't hike back down. We were going to but another hiker generously gave us a ride back to our vehicles.
Great achievement! And Great Video Jason! I hope to do this next Summer. What app/software did you use for making your video?
Thank you Jay. I used Final Cut Pro to make the video an a go pro to film the hiking footage.
Jason, sweet video. My girlfriend and I are hiking pikes Oct 2nd and are excited!! Do we need to invest in a map? From your video it looks pretty well marked. What do you think? Thanks! looks like you had a great time.
Hi Eric, Thanks for the nice comment. Good luck hiking Pikes Peak. I don't think you'll need a map. I did it without one and it was marked fairly well. There are a couple places around tree line that get a bit tricky but I managed to find my way without getting turned around at all. I'd love to hear back once you guys complete your journey. good luck!
Training to do this hike next year (just finished getting my butt kicked again by the rocky steep trails in the Guadelupe Mountains in Texas. The altitude on this one is much higher but at least the trail looks SO much more friendly to the feet and legs there at Pikes Peak
Awesome. Good luck. I haven't hiked in the Guadelupe Mountains but some friends of mine say the love going there later in the fall. Let me know how Pikes Peak turns out!
Great work with the video. Congrats on making it to the top. Well done! I’m not that impressed with the view though. Too much of the view is looking over flat lands/civilization. Reminds me of AZ. Not worth the huge effort, IHMO. I’m very picky though.
Jason, nice trip congratulations
do you know if the train is still on service in the Summit pikes peak?
Hi Alam. Thank you. I'm not sure about the train. The last I heard it was not in service, but maybe someone who is local can respond and let you know for sure.
Great video! Doing this in August...will let you know how it goes!
Thank you Nitin. Sounds good. I look forward to hearing how it goes.
@@JasonCrader Did it last August. Weather nowhere as good as yours though! Great hike nevertheless!
@@nitinshukla3752 Glad you had a good hike
Planning to hike up pikes peak next year. From your video I didn't notice any spots that had a lot of loose stones which would make it impossible to hike it up in my five finger Vibrams without breaking a toe or two. Can you confirm what I think I'm seeing what the trail is like.
I've not used the five finger Vibrams before so I can not speak from experience but if you're use to using them, I don't think there will be too much of a problem. The path up the mountain is relatively clean and well defined. Having said that though, my feet are very sensitive and I can't imagine doing that in the Vibrams. I'm a boot kind of guy. Good luck with your climb and I'd love to hear about it once you make it to the top!
Do you think this is doable for a new hiker (in shape) if you make it into a two day hike?
Yes. I think if you're in hiking shape, you can definitely do this.
Great video...what type of footwear did you have on......did you hike back down or take the tram
Hi Lyle, I had wore Zamberlin boots
I had to do this during my stint at Ft. Carson in the 70's. It took me about 8 hours also. Do not attempt this if you're not in shape.
I agree. You need to train for this.
Great video.
Thank you! I'm glad you like it!
I have a question is it easy to climb pikes peak someone please awnser.
I know I'm late but man you should of showed us the donut bruh! Great video either way.
:) Thank you!
Will the train bring you back to the parking lot?
When we did this it would but I heard the train is no longer functioning. If someone knows for sure, please comment below.
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It was great. I hope to do it again some day. Thank you!
wait a minute you u went strait from little Rock to pikes peak. ? You didn't acclimate?
Charles Surber I did climb another 14er (Mt. Evans) two days before to help acclimate.
14,110 still oxygen but if this were Everest youd need oxygen tanks at about 18,000 ft
But it’s not Everest. It’s not a pizza either. What is your point?
@@allanfarr go to Obama school of dumb asses
How were the donuts???
Delicious! :)
nice video.
Thank you!
Do i need to bring a rifle just in case? Wild life attacking
I’ve been up pikes peak before I’ve never encountered any animals which I have drove up there so idrk but just in case bring one
I wouldn’t bother. Stuff a big revolver in your pack. Lot of weight though
Very old comment but I’m going with my girlfriend over spring break and I’m carrying .45 ACP and giving her my .22… while I don’t think it’s necessary it’s a good precaution to defer wildlife
This song is a jam, what is it?
We're Taking Off by Vincent Tone
Hi paul
8:30 they lied to you, it was mt. Rosa he was on top of when he decided to give up
Thank you for the correction!
Shouldn't feed those bumm'n ass squirrels lol
brian simpkins chipmunks bruh