Buckhorn Pass - El Paso County - Colorado - 7,867 feet
Bear Creek to north. North Cheyenne Canyon to south.

In west Colorado Springs, from 26th St and US-24, follow 26th to Gold Camp Road, to High Drive.
From northeast and west, open to pedestrians, bicycle and equestrians only.
From south, on Trail-665, Captain Jacks Trail, open to hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers and motorcycle riders.

photos by John Meyer, 9/13/2021

At the gate to Captain Jacks Trail.

At the gate to Captain Jacks Trail.

At the summit.

At the summit.

At the summit.

At the summit.

At the summit.

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Notes from John Meyer: Capt Jack is a fun little trail, at least up to the summit of Buckhorn Pass. After that I hear
it gets more difficult. It is mostly flowing single track with a few short climbs, banked curves and a lot of whoops.
And if you don't pay attention keeping your feet close to the engine cases they can easily get snagged on a rock or
root. I only saw lightweight dirt bikes up there (which is the best choice for the whoops), however the little Honda
CRF300L did fine. A 650 or bigger would take good skills and concentration.
From Scott Westfall: I thought of you when I hiked up the "chute", an area of narrow rock corridor and deep pebbles
on an incline. Also a couple narrow spots where a GS, especially with engine guards wouldn't stand a chance.

photos by John Meyer, 10/26/2016

At the south gate to High Drive.

At the south gate to High Drive.

#132 - photos by Randy Bishop, 6/19/2009

One of two tunnels along Gold Camp Road.

At the summit.

At the summit.

At the summit looking north.

At the summit looking south.

At the summit.

photos by Randy Bishop, 4/10/2009

The gate at High Drive.

The gate at High Drive. Open May - October.

The map.