10 would work for me, means i only have to wake up at eight. I have to check with my family on all this, but I should be able to go. I would be coming down 115 though into Penrose. Is there a good place to meet like a gas station so i can fuel up after that drive?
It's a 45min to 1 hr drive from Co Springs to the turnoff for the trailhead. Yes, there is a gas station on hwy 115 that you can fuel up after the run.
Take Highway 115 32 miles until just before you get to the town of Penrose. Turn right on 3rd Street off of 115 following signs to Brush Hollow Reservoir. Turn right on E Street (County Road 127) and continue until you have crossed over two cattle guards and you are in the trees. We can meet in the big parking lots by the trail signs and then head back to the Liberty trailhead.