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    Blackmer and Zook Loop Trail

    Difficulty
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    Easy
    Duration
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    1.5-2.5h
    Distance
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    6.8 km
    Elevation
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    186 m
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    Seeking a relaxing adventure near Colorado Springs? If so, then the Blackmer and Zook Loop Trail is your match. Venture through woodlands adorned with granite outcrops and meadowlands which expose mountain panoramas. This trek is a must-add to your Colorado hiking itinerary!

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    Route Description for Blackmer and Zook Loop Trail

    We love the Blackmer and Zook Loop Trail, and we know you will too. Unassumingly scenic and stimulating, the diverse terrains, vistas, and fauna will surely motivate even the most discourage hikers from persisting going around the loop. Open-year around to hikers and bikers, this adventure attracts outdoor enthusiasts of all sorts, so you will likely be sharing the route! Note that the Cheyenne Mountain State Park charges an entrance fee which typically costs around $9USD per vehicle.

    Your trek along the Blackmer and Zook Loop Trail begins from the Zook Loop Trailhead. From here, head west along the Zook Loop Trail, past a small stream, and into the vast grasslands. As you wander, you will be granted awe-inspiring views of Cheyenne Mountain looming above. Soon you will reach an intersection with the Medicine Loop; take this route west, merging onto the rightmost Blackmer Loop Trail at the next junction. Hike this path up a ridge, through a forest lined with granite outcrops!

    Follow this loop through the ever-changing terrains, back to the Medicine Wheel. From here, retrace your footing east along the Medicine Wheel, and Zook Loop Trails back to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Blackmer and Zook Loop Trail Trailhead

    The Blackmer and Zook Loop Trail departs from the Zook Loop Trailhead off JL Ranch Heights Road.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      Swift Puma Campground

    • When to do

      Year-round

    • Pets allowed

      No

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Lollipop

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