Travel guide to the top of Almagre Mountain South
Usa, north-america
10.5 km
3,771 m
hard
Year-round
Alright, adventure seekers, listen up! Just west of Colorado Springs lies Almagre Mountain South, a.k.a. Mt. Baldy, topping out at a whopping 12,372 feet! This isn't your average Sunday drive. Forget pavement; we're talking Forest Service Road 379, a rugged, unmaintained dirt track – think rocks, ruts, and washouts galore! Word is it's an old wagon trail.
You'll need a trusty 4x4 to conquer this beast. Be warned, a gate blocks the very final stretch. But trust me, the views are SO worth it. You'll be gazing out over the Sangre de Cristos and even the Sawatch range. The climb is a serious workout, rising 1,585 feet over 6.5 miles from Forest Service Road 376. That's a pretty consistent uphill grind, so get ready for it!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 10.5 km
- Max Elevation
- 3,771 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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