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Climbing at altitude is like hitting your head against a brick wall — it's great when you stop. -- Chris Darwin
I'm pretty tired. I think I'll go home now. -- Forrest Gump
I like Hiezer, but Blodgett is better. Plus, after the Waldo burn I bet you can find the plane crash easier. My recommendation on Blodgett is always hang left of dry creek. Then you will hike along this cliff wall to the right. After cliff you will meet up with a trail and hang left. Then the obvious right up to the saddle. After you summit you can head down a ridge from the saddle and find a plane crash memorial. Both Hiezer and especially Blodgett are not hiked often. You may not see anyone on a weekday.
I'll second the suggestion to get a Pikes Peak Atlas.
Red Rock Canyon has become another favorite for us (along with North Cheyenne Canyon and Cheyenne Mountain State Park). Contemplative Trail to Roundup to Quarry Pass to Contemplative makes a nice loop. There's also a good connection from Section 16 northward along a ridge to Hogback Valley that's we like - lots of connected trails and potential routes there.
The state park has an entrance fee, but good biking trails (rolling foothills) and lots of wildlife.
Climbing at altitude is like hitting your head against a brick wall — it's great when you stop. -- Chris Darwin
I'm pretty tired. I think I'll go home now. -- Forrest Gump