Horsethief Falls / Pancake Rocks
Horsethief park is located off Highway 67, approximately half way between Divide
and Cripple Creek. To the west it is dominated by the prominent Sentinel
Point (12527 ft). There are three main trails in the area. They all share
the same trail head located at parking lot next to the closed Little Ike Tunnel.
At first the trail gently gains elevation for about 0.8 miles.
At that point it levels out and you can turn left crossing the creek into
a nice valley with beaver ponds. This trail (#704) is part of Ring the Peak
system and continues north. Going straight east you will see a sign pointing
to Pancake Rocks or The falls. It's only 1/2 miles east to reach Horsethief
Falls (#704b). Pancake Rock trail
(#704a) is about 2.2 miles longs. At first you will climb up through series
of switchbacks and then follow an easy trail until you reach interesting
rock outcropping at the end. Rocks seem to be stacked on each other hence
the name. This trail offers great views south and west towards Cripple creek.
The trail does not continue further south and you must turn back and return
to the trailhead.
Length: 6.2 miles round trip to Pancake Rocks / 2.6 miles round trip to Horsethief Falls.
Directions: Take US24 west and turn left at the traffic light in Divide. Drive 9.3 miles until you reach parking lot next to an old tunnel.
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