🏔️ Ormes Peak from Blodgett Trailhead — October Local Adventure
Details
Overview:
Join us for a local Colorado Springs adventure up Ormes Peak from the Blodgett Trailhead. This will be a solid fall conditioning hike with great views, steady climbing, and a chance to enjoy the foothills before winter fully settles in.
The primary plan is to hike Ormes Peak using the standard route from Blodgett. If the group is moving well, weather looks good, and everyone is feeling strong, we may consider extending the outing by traversing toward Blodgett Peak on the way down instead of returning by the standard route.
The traverse option is not guaranteed and will depend on conditions, pace, daylight, and group comfort.
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What to Expect
- Local Colorado Springs foothills hike
- Steady climbing from Blodgett Trailhead
- Fall conditions: possible wind, cool temps, snow/ice depending on weather
- Conversational pace with regroup points
- Safety-first planning and smart turnaround decisions
- Optional extension toward Blodgett Peak if conditions and group energy allow
This is not a race or summit-at-all-costs event. The goal is to get outside, move well together, and enjoy a solid local mountain day.
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Bring / Gear
- Comfortable hiking shoes or boots
- 2–3L water
- Snacks / lunch
- Layers for wind and changing fall weather
- Hat, gloves, and light shell recommended
- Trekking poles recommended
- Microspikes if recent snow or ice is present
- Navigation app / GPX downloaded offline
- Headlamp, just in case
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Who This Is Good For
This hike is a good fit for people who:
- Want a local Colorado Springs mountain outing
- Are comfortable with steady uphill hiking
- Want to meet other hikers and future climbing partners
- Are building fitness for longer mountain days
- Are okay with adjusting the plan based on weather, trail conditions, and group pace
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Meetup / Logistics
Because parking at the Blodgett Trailhead is very limited, we’ll meet at the nearby Safeway on the way to the trailhead and consolidate into fewer vehicles.
If you have a larger vehicle and are comfortable driving, please try to keep a few seats open so we can carpool up together and reduce the number of cars at the trailhead.
Final meetup time and exact Safeway location will be confirmed in the event comments. Please arrive ready to transfer gear quickly so we can keep things moving.
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Disclaimer
Pikes Peak Mountaineers is a group of friends organizing shared outdoor activities. We are not professional guides or instructors, and this is not a guided trip.
All participants are responsible for their own decisions, preparation, gear, fitness, and safety. Mountain travel involves inherent risks, including weather, exposure, injury, or worse.
By attending, you accept full responsibility for your participation. Organizers and group members assume no liability for accidents, injuries, loss of property, or personal decisions made during the event.