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Distance
18.18 miles
Elevation Gain
6549 ft
Route Type
Point-to-Point
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Pikes Peak Highway: Cascade to the Summit of Pikes Peak is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Cascade, Colorado.
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