Pancake Rocks

Pancake Rocks

Project Type
Montane
Project Status
Past Project

AT A GLANCE

The Pancake Rocks Trail is a popular hiking trail near Cripple Creek, CO. The ~5-mile out-and-back trail is especially popular in the fall months, as droves of “leaf peepers” descend on the area to enjoy the spectacular fall foliage. The trail derives its name from the unique rock formations located at its terminus. In 2023, RMFI collaborated with the U.S. Forest Service and the Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC) to implement some much-needed improvements to the trail. The existing trail was not sustainably designed, and many sections are severely damaged, impacting the surrounding natural resources. RMFI and volunteers worked to complete reroutes of these sections, establishing a more sustainable trail, and even had pancakes!

NATIVE LANDS

We recognize the following nations, whose traditional territories we work on in the Pike National Forest:

  • Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute)
  • Cheyenne

WORK OBJECTIVES

  • Reroute sections have become severely damaged and impacting the surrounding natural resources.
  • Establish a more sustainable trail in specific sections.

PROJECT PARTNERS AND FUNDERS

  • Trails and Open Space Coalition
  • U.S. Forest Service

Get involved

If you are interested in donating your time to this project or other similar projects, please check our calendar for workday opportunities or contact Calla Balliett, our Volunteer & Partnership Coordinator with any questions: 719-471-7736 ext. 4# or calla@rmfi.org

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