Facility · Colorado ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Pike National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The overlook provides a view of a deep cirque and interesting rock formations of the Bottomless Pit. The site is accessed from the Pikes Peak Highway. The trail to the bottom of the pit begins on Barr Trail 1 mile west of Barr Camp.
Hike one mile uphill from Barr Camp to the Bottomless Pit Trail turnoff.
38.84896, -105.05350 · 38°50'56.3"N 105°3'12.6"W
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| Precip in | 0.9 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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