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Summary: The trail starts on the SE end of the parking lot. Follow this trail to Horsethief Park. Just after the terrain levels out look for a left turn marked with a ring-the-peak signpost. Take this trail that immediately crosses a stream. Follow this trail North through a small valley with several beaver ponds. The trail will make a Y where the valley begins to veer right. Take the right leg of the Y that continues in this small valley. The trail will soon reach an area where it follows an old stream bed. When the trail fades head right and up to the ridge to Sentinel Point Then descend south from Sentinel Point staying on the East side of the ridge. Look for an opening in the rocky ridge at a small saddle and descend there. Head down until you reach the stream, follow the stream until you reach Horsetheif Falls trail. Follow this trail downhill and it will lead you back to the Trailhead. Trailhead: Take Highway 24 West to Divide. At Divide turn south on highway 67 and go a little over 9 miles. The road will pass by the old tunnel entrance. Continue to the other (South) side of the tunnel to find the parking area. (Lat:38.83462 Lon:-105.13721) Trail Guides for Sentinel Point: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Pikes Peak Ranger District 719-636-1602 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joshua Friesema, who has posted 97 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Linda C. on 8/10/2009 A long but rewarding hike. Green, lush forest, many beaver ponds,lots of wildflowers, plus pikas and marmots. We had trouble finding the pink ties on the way up and ended up crossing boulder fields that did not need to be crossed. Don't believe every cairn you see! You do not need to enter large boulder fields. Follow the pink ties after hiking along the stream. The easiest way to summit the last 200ft is clearly marked with cairns on the eastern side - do believe those!
Reviewed by Bri GUY on 7/2/2009 Great scenic hike can be a little challenging but the payoff is worth it. If you pass those beaver ponds on your right and keep hiking through that field, then eventually the path splits to the right and it starts to climb uphill for a while. The trail is pretty easy to follow but at times it's easy to take the wrong way, but look for stacked rocks and eventually pink ties on trees. Once your at that point though you just are hiking by the stream as you will hear it and eventually see it. Once above timberline, I just hiked beside the stream and there are a few smaller waterfalls there. Once up top, you kinda turn right and will see a mound of boulders that needs to be scaled. I just came back down the way I went up. About 5 hrs. 
Reviewed by PHILIP on 10/9/2006 The first time I saw Sentinal Point was when I was about 12 I wanted to climb it then. I never cared about Pike's Peak or any other summit. My 49th birthday is only 3 months away. My second daughter and I summited the Point on 9/3/2006. Great time I hope to take my grandson in a few years. There was still a good flow through the falls. Glad I had this info.
Reviewed by ghost on 7/14/2006 http://www.actionmatrix.com/Trails/SentinelPoint/Point06.htm Link to pictures and description of my hike up Sentinel Point in July 2006. Large elevation gain from lush steam forest to alpine meadows. Several interesting mines and cabin remains plus lots of wildlife were best parts of the hike. White tailed elk, big horn sheep, a proabably golden eagle, and many signs of other animals for the day. Alpine meadow near the falls was in full bloom of flowers. Lots of water in falls and meadows. Plus, rain and hail the day I went. Fairly hard hike due to no trail up the gully to the Point. Horse Thief trail in a beauty down below. Good pictures at the link above.
Reviewed by Aaron on 3/4/2006 Great hike - until I hit treeline. The snow on March 4 drifts to 3-4 feet deep and conceals gaps between boulders in a boulder field that must be crossed. First .5 miles of trail is icy. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Colorado Hiking, Colorado Trails, Colorado Hikes, Teller County Hiking, Teller County Trails, Teller County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
