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Buckhorn

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Colorado Springs
  5. Cheyenne Canyon
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1.7 Miles 2.7 Kilometers


Singletrack

597' 182 m

Ascent

-215' -66 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

8,236' 2,510 m

High

7,639' 2,328 m

Low

Shared By The Kraken

Conditions

Unknown
History
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“Runored to have been built years ago by Doug Bradbury, it's a solid climb to a fabulous viewpoint!”

— The Kraken
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Dogs Unknown

Features -none-

Description

Start on Gold Camp Road just before the seven bridges trailhead, you'll see the entrance off to the right as it heads uphill. After a short, technical climb, the trail makes a sharp right turn to the east and continues uphill.

Just keep on climbing until you reach the saddle. Turn right at the saddle, follow the ridgeline and you'll be rewarded with a view of the entire canyon.

From here it's a moderately techy run down to High Drive and the start of Captain Jack's trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates

Jan 10, 2018: Missing Link Video – Final Cut

Oct 1, 2017: End of Trail Season Hootenanny!

Mar 21, 2017: Spring 2017 Newsletter

Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs

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Oct 22, 2017
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Aug 31, 2017
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Aug 10, 2017
Jon Cross
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May 5, 2017
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Nov 13, 2016
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  4.0 from 22 votes

#4

in Cheyenne Canyon

#1464

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#4

in Cheyenne Canyon

#224

in Colorado

#1,464

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Buckhorn sucks to ride up, but the views are amazing.
Buckhorn sucks to ride up, but the views are am…
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Top of 666 in the beginning of March - can still be a bit icy
Top of 666 in the beginning of March - can stil…
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The last switchback.
The last switchback.
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Halfway up Buckhorn
Halfway up Buckhorn
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Looking down Bear Creek Trail at junction with connector to Buckhorn
Looking down Bear Creek Trail at junction with…
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Michael Watts
Michael Watts  
One of my favorites in Colorado Springs. Going from West to East, it's a cool climb through the forest. You get to the top and have one of the best views in the area. It's then a semi-technical descent down to High Drive, where you can pick up Captain Jacks. Apr 15, 2017

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