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St. Peter's Dome can be climbed via a 2 miles (3.2 km) trail with a 400 feet (120 m) gain in altitude. The trail heads northwest from the parking lot by the sign for the St. Peter's Dome
Shooting Range. One section of the trail is a vertical ascent that requires use of the knotted rope to
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Cheyenne District, has been operational since 1910. In the early 20th century, trains stopped at the St. Peter's Dome for the trip between Cripple Creek and Colorado Springs. Tourists had picnics, hiked, and camped in the area.
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