Powerline East Road

4.6/5 (10 reviews)
Situated near Monument on Colorado's Front Range, Powerline East Road provides an easily accessible yet captivating off-roading experience. The trail offers an array of appealing camping spots and mild terrain, making it perfect for off-roading novices or those looking for a more laid-back adventur...Read More
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Highlights of Powerline East Road

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Snow Wheeling Category IconSnow Wheeling
Highest Elevation
9285 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
318
Nearest Town
Monument
Nearest Services
Monument
Management Agency
Pike National Forest
District
Pike's Peak Ranger District

Overview

Situated near Monument on Colorado's Front Range, Powerline East Road provides an easily accessible yet captivating off-roading experience. The trail offers an array of appealing camping spots and mild terrain, making it perfect for off-roading novices or those looking for a more laid-back adventure. Yet, the show's star is undoubtedly the commanding view of Pike's Peak, an awe-inspiring backdrop throughout your journey. As the seasons change, so does the trail's canvas, with the fall transforming the surrounding foliage into a vibrant mix of reds and golds, providing an unforgettable contrast against the majestic Pike's Peak. Powerline East Road offers the ideal mix of easy-going exploration, camping delight, and scenic spectacle.

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9 Waypoints
29 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
10 Community Reviews
1 Video
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