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Ben Lomand Mountain loop — Palmer Lake, Colorado

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Ben Lomand Mountain loop — Palmer Lake, Colorado

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Ben Lomand Mountain loop — Palmer Lake, Colorado

01:24

4.85km

110m

Hiking

Scenic loop to Ben Lomand summit with mirror-like Palmer Lake views and historic railroad heritage.

The trail starts at the County Line Trailhead on the northern end of the New …

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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2.67 km

Ben Lomond Hill

Highlight • Summit

This is a quick ascent and more of a hill than a mountain. The elevation gain is rapid, then it levels out nicely, but the views of Palmer Lake and the surrounding town make the effort well worth it.

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4.85 km

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2.34 km

1.13 km

851 m

516 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

516 m

Elevation

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Ben Lomand Mountain loop — Palmer Lake, Colorado

Ben Lomond Hill

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