Devils Playground to Pikes Peak Summit to Barr Trail

Start at the Crags parking area. Make sure to split off to the right at the Y where The Crags Trail #664 goes off to the left and the Devil's Playground (#664A) trail goes to the right. From there, there are no intersecting trails to the summit. The trail is fairly steep from the trailhead to the first ridge above treeline. From there, it levels out a bit until the final push to the summit. This stretch is about 6.6 miles and 4,100 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy the views while going through Devils Playground. At the summit, you can refill water and get food at the Summit House, if you wish. Find the railroad tracks on the east side of the summit and you'll see a sign for the Barr Trail heading down to Manitou. This trail is also easy to follow, with a couple of intersecting trails, but everything is well marked. Enjoy the 13% grade on Barr Trail, perfect for a downhill frolic. The first 2 miles are hard to get a groove going because of the rocky terrain, but once you get past that, the trail flows splendidly. The downhill stretch is about 12 miles and about 7,800 total feet of elevation loss (due to a couple small climbs during this section).