Walkoutnow - Jun 1, 2022 7:30 am Date Climbed: May 26, 2022
She's a Butte, Clark..
First summit with our son (6 months old). Drive in was fun with tons of huge dirty-water puddles to hit with the 4runner. Trail is fine, lots or rocks and steps, short trek up. Not pretty. But, the views and solitude to get there is worth it.
McCannster - Nov 21, 2021 6:48 pm Date Climbed: Nov 21, 2021
Cool hill
Great views, short and easy hike and access. Thin layer of snow on shady side.
Toxqan - Aug 23, 2017 6:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2017
Signal Butte - South Side
Fun scramble on the south side with a lot of options/variation. Mind the burnt deadfall and prickly bushes. Was able to make it to the trailhead in a 2wd sedan although it might be tricky after heavier rain.
vimana aircraft - Dec 25, 2015 4:39 pm Date Climbed: Dec 16, 2015
Snow hike in from Turkey Rock
Windy, amazing day, 12.3 mile rt from Turkey Rock!!!
Still a lot of snow, up to knees in places. Beautiful view!
Brian Kalet - Feb 24, 2010 11:16 am Date Climbed: Feb 18, 2010
Standard
With "Grouse Mountain", 9514, Hackett Mountain & Cedar Mountain.
kavak - May 18, 2009 10:54 am Date Climbed: May 16, 2009
Signal Butte TH
This was a nice steep short trail to the top of a peak with sweeping views in every direction. It was amazing how clear the skies were considering that Colorado Springs was socked in and cold for a mid May day.
Jeremy Hakes - Jun 30, 2008 11:47 am Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2008
Nice trail
Nicely constructed trail. Left a summit register under the highest rock on the summit.
Funny that it is called a butte when clearly it isn't.
Sarah Simon - Apr 21, 2008 12:59 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2008
Standard Trail - sort of
We had a fantastic day. Sunny and nice - not too hot, not too cold. The trail started incredibly smooth and easy. Then we wound around to the north side and deep, steep slow prompted us to bushwack, instead. This was little challenging with three leashed dogs, needless to say. The summit views are great. I didn't expect to see so much of the Sangre de Cristos. The post-fire brush growing through the ashes is pretty rought/full of stickers. I definitely recommend long pants or gaters if you're off-trailing to the summit. While the trail is short, the dirt-road approach (especially in the early season, when the road offers deep snow obstacles and huge puddles) provides a little dose of adventure in and of itself. (I'm sure this wouldn't be the case under dry summer conditions.) Hiking partner: Husband. Dogs: Lady, Bing & Lela.
Kenneth.alone - Apr 14, 2008 2:33 am Date Climbed: Oct 7, 1999
Nice place
nice views of the peak and the surrounding area.
shknbke - Dec 2, 2007 6:13 pm Date Climbed: Dec 1, 2007
standard route
Did Signal after a long day of Teller & Douglas county summits including 9514, Hackett, Cedar, Turkey Rock, and Sheep Nose. Nicely built trail. Weather was spotty today, so I didn't get the views of Pikes I was looking for. I'll have to come back!
davebobk47 - Nov 25, 2007 7:08 pm Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2007
Nice hike
Great hike on a Sunday afternoon with the dog. Great trail; even with a few inches of snow I had no problem seeing the trail. I can't wait to come back when it is warmer and do some real climbing on the south side.
Took the fam and some of my kids' friends up for a picnic at Signal Butte on the last day of summer. Other than it being very windy, it was a gorgeous day! After lunch, took a couple of kids up the side (Class 2+) of the mountain. Met a couple of folks on 4-wheelers on the way down.
What a beautiful day, and not a soul around. Unfortunately, NOT A SINGLE ROAD after CR-51 was signed, so I had to follow my trail map very closely. For the longest time, wasn't sure I was on the right road until Signal Butte appeared through the trees.
Drove my old 87 Acura hatchback up the road, and while it never bottomed out, I couldn't go more than about 15 mph because I had to drive around the pot holes.
Anyway, it was a great little hike. Up and down in 45 minutes. Recommend to all, and it's a great spot in the middle of nowhere to have a picnic!
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: September 30, 2005
Took my wife along this time after work on a Friday. Caught the end of the fall colors. Clear sky this time created a much different perspective. The Butte cast a nice shadow with the setting sun.
Did this one after work on a Friday. Great views from the summit of a portion of the Pike National Forest that is often overlooked. This area is really going to be striking in 5-10 years when all the young aspen on the slopes mature. They were in full yellow/gold mode today.
Route Climbed: Standard Trail Date Climbed: 5/7/05
Cool little mountain and a great short hike. Did it on a beautiful Saturday afternoon with my son and our dog, Grace, who broke trail for us through the remaining patches of snow. Had the summit to ourselves with great views of Pikes Peak and surrounding hills, including the distant Sangre de Cristos.
Walkoutnow - Jun 1, 2022 7:30 am Date Climbed: May 26, 2022
She's a Butte, Clark..First summit with our son (6 months old). Drive in was fun with tons of huge dirty-water puddles to hit with the 4runner. Trail is fine, lots or rocks and steps, short trek up. Not pretty. But, the views and solitude to get there is worth it.
McCannster - Nov 21, 2021 6:48 pm Date Climbed: Nov 21, 2021
Cool hillGreat views, short and easy hike and access. Thin layer of snow on shady side.
Toxqan - Aug 23, 2017 6:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2017
Signal Butte - South SideFun scramble on the south side with a lot of options/variation. Mind the burnt deadfall and prickly bushes. Was able to make it to the trailhead in a 2wd sedan although it might be tricky after heavier rain.
vimana aircraft - Dec 25, 2015 4:39 pm Date Climbed: Dec 16, 2015
Snow hike in from Turkey RockWindy, amazing day, 12.3 mile rt from Turkey Rock!!!
thechemistryquestion - Aug 2, 2014 10:37 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2014
LonelyI was the only one on the mountain, but somehow got cell reception on top. I guess that's why they call it "Signal" Butte.
jvedros - Apr 25, 2010 5:42 pm Date Climbed: Apr 25, 2010
Beautiful spring dayStill a lot of snow, up to knees in places. Beautiful view!
Brian Kalet - Feb 24, 2010 11:16 am Date Climbed: Feb 18, 2010
StandardWith "Grouse Mountain", 9514, Hackett Mountain & Cedar Mountain.
kavak - May 18, 2009 10:54 am Date Climbed: May 16, 2009
Signal Butte THThis was a nice steep short trail to the top of a peak with sweeping views in every direction. It was amazing how clear the skies were considering that Colorado Springs was socked in and cold for a mid May day.
Jeremy Hakes - Jun 30, 2008 11:47 am Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2008
Nice trailNicely constructed trail. Left a summit register under the highest rock on the summit.
Funny that it is called a butte when clearly it isn't.
Sarah Simon - Apr 21, 2008 12:59 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2008
Standard Trail - sort ofWe had a fantastic day. Sunny and nice - not too hot, not too cold. The trail started incredibly smooth and easy. Then we wound around to the north side and deep, steep slow prompted us to bushwack, instead. This was little challenging with three leashed dogs, needless to say. The summit views are great. I didn't expect to see so much of the Sangre de Cristos. The post-fire brush growing through the ashes is pretty rought/full of stickers. I definitely recommend long pants or gaters if you're off-trailing to the summit. While the trail is short, the dirt-road approach (especially in the early season, when the road offers deep snow obstacles and huge puddles) provides a little dose of adventure in and of itself. (I'm sure this wouldn't be the case under dry summer conditions.) Hiking partner: Husband. Dogs: Lady, Bing & Lela.
Kenneth.alone - Apr 14, 2008 2:33 am Date Climbed: Oct 7, 1999
Nice placenice views of the peak and the surrounding area.
shknbke - Dec 2, 2007 6:13 pm Date Climbed: Dec 1, 2007
standard routeDid Signal after a long day of Teller & Douglas county summits including 9514, Hackett, Cedar, Turkey Rock, and Sheep Nose. Nicely built trail. Weather was spotty today, so I didn't get the views of Pikes I was looking for. I'll have to come back!
davebobk47 - Nov 25, 2007 7:08 pm Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2007
Nice hikeGreat hike on a Sunday afternoon with the dog. Great trail; even with a few inches of snow I had no problem seeing the trail. I can't wait to come back when it is warmer and do some real climbing on the south side.
BeginnerClimber - Sep 23, 2007 5:36 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2007
Different routeTook the fam and some of my kids' friends up for a picnic at Signal Butte on the last day of summer. Other than it being very windy, it was a gorgeous day! After lunch, took a couple of kids up the side (Class 2+) of the mountain. Met a couple of folks on 4-wheelers on the way down.
BeginnerClimber - Sep 13, 2007 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2007
Beautiful Day!!!What a beautiful day, and not a soul around. Unfortunately, NOT A SINGLE ROAD after CR-51 was signed, so I had to follow my trail map very closely. For the longest time, wasn't sure I was on the right road until Signal Butte appeared through the trees.
Drove my old 87 Acura hatchback up the road, and while it never bottomed out, I couldn't go more than about 15 mph because I had to drive around the pot holes.
Anyway, it was a great little hike. Up and down in 45 minutes. Recommend to all, and it's a great spot in the middle of nowhere to have a picnic!
csmcgranahan - Oct 2, 2005 12:31 am
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: September 30, 2005Took my wife along this time after work on a Friday. Caught the end of the fall colors. Clear sky this time created a much different perspective. The Butte cast a nice shadow with the setting sun.
csmcgranahan - Sep 23, 2005 11:00 pm Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2005
Route Climbed: Standard RouteDid this one after work on a Friday. Great views from the summit of a portion of the Pike National Forest that is often overlooked. This area is really going to be striking in 5-10 years when all the young aspen on the slopes mature. They were in full yellow/gold mode today.
HeatherF - Jul 25, 2005 6:09 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Trail / South Side Routes Date Climbed: September 22, 2004Climbed with my husband sisyphus and our two dogs.
shanrickv - May 7, 2005 11:05 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Trail Date Climbed: 5/7/05Cool little mountain and a great short hike. Did it on a beautiful Saturday afternoon with my son and our dog, Grace, who broke trail for us through the remaining patches of snow. Had the summit to ourselves with great views of Pikes Peak and surrounding hills, including the distant Sangre de Cristos.
Ed F - Feb 5, 2005 2:29 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Trail / South Side Routes Date Climbed: September 22, 2004Nice, easy hike to the top. Fun scrambling on the south side.