MOUNT PRINCETON HOT SPRINGS RESORT
COLORADO TRAIL SOUTH.
COLORADO TRAIL SOUTH.
Chalk Creek flows east from the Collegiate Peaks mountain range into the Arkansas River. This beautiful single-track hike starts at the creek and meanders south on the Colorado Trail. It climbs steadily from the waters of Chalk Creek through pine and aspen forests to a ridge with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Mt. Antero (14,289 ft.) sits on the south side of the river and Mt. Princeton (14,229 ft.) lies to the north. The trail then descends into an aspen forest and grassy meadow on the east side toward the Arkansas River Valley.Hike Time .5–2 HoursLength of Hike 4 Miles
Difficulty Level Moderate to Difficult
Directions:
Start out going west on County Road 162 and proceed for 2.3 miles. On the right, you will see a parking lot for the Colorado Trail South. The trailhead is located on the left side of County Road 291, about 100 yards from the parking area.
PHOTO GALLERY HIKING.
SAWATCH RANGE FOURTEENERS
(Peaks over 14,000 feet in elevation)
- Mt. Elbert 14,433
- Mt. Massive 14,421
- Mt. Harvard 14,420
- La Plata Peak 14,336
- Mt. Antero 14,269
- Mt. Shavano 14,229
- Mt. Princeton 14,197
- Mt. Belford 14,197
- Mt. Yale 14,196
- Mt. Tabeguache 14,155
- Mt. Oxford 14,153
- Mt. Columbia 14,073
- Missouri Mountain 14,067
- Mt. Huron 14,005
- Mountain of the Holy Cross 14,005
LOCAL HIKES.
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Many of these activities offer exclusive discounts to guests of Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Or Call 719-395-2447 (ext. #3333)
9AM – 5PM Daily
This activity is an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to: actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants; lack of hydration, weather, and/or other natural conditions. Princeton Holdings, LLC DBA Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort is not liable for any injury, property loss, damage, death, etc occurring do to any activity outlined by any information sheet. Guest is participating in any activity on their own merit with no liability to the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort or its agents.