Take a Virtual Hike Up to Colorado’s Pancake Rocks

It's no secret that some of the best hikes with magnificent scenery are found in Colorado, including one hidden gem near Divide called Pancake Rocks.

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However, hiking isn't for everybody. Some hikes are more difficult than others, some require spending a lot of time in the sun, and some aren't necessarily easy to get to, depending on where you're coming from.

Luckily, with advancements in technology, there are many opportunities to experience these hikes via virtual tours from the comfort of your own couch.

Keep scrolling to take a virtual hike up to Colorado's Pancake Rocks.

The hike up to Pancake Rocks has been rated between moderate and difficult and sees a gain in elevation of 1,191 feet.

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As we saw above, the top of the hike treats hikers to amazing views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, as well as Sentinel Point.

What makes the hike especially difficult for some isn't just the gain in elevation, but a trip up to Pancake Rocks and back down requires hikers to travel a total of 5.88 miles.

While the drive to the Pancake Rocks Trailhead along Highway 67 is absolutely beautiful, some may be intimidated by the fact that the nearest towns, Divide and Cripple Creek, are pretty far away.

Now that you've seen some of what it's like to take a hike up to the top of Pancake Rocks, keep scrolling to take a couple more virtual tours of some of Colorado's other gorgeous yet intimidating hikes: