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Buckhorn Trail #776

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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Colorado Springs
  5. Cheyenne Canyon
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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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1.8

Miles

2.8

KM
Singletrack

8,226' 2,507 m

High

7,634' 2,327 m

Low

593' 181 m

Up

170' 52 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

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

Feb 26, 2024: Use YOUR voice to direct the future of recreation in Colorado: SCORP ’24

Feb 1, 2024: The Trail That Dare Not Speak its Name

Jan 9, 2024: What is going on in North Cheyenne Cañon?

Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs

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The Kraken with improvements by Forrest Rover
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 30 votes

#3

in Cheyenne Canyon

#896

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  4.0 from 30 votes
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Trail Rankings

#3

in Cheyenne Canyon

#239

in Colorado

#896

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Top of 666 in the beginning of March - can still be a bit icy
Mar 11, 2018 near Manitou…, CO
Buckhorn sucks to ride up, but the views are amazing.
Sep 27, 2016 near Manitou…, CO
The last switchback.
Aug 2, 2016 near Manitou…, CO
Steep and loose!
May 28, 2021 near Manitou…, CO
Halfway up Buckhorn
Apr 3, 2013 near Manitou…, CO
Looking down Bear Creek Trail at junction with connector to Buckhorn
Aug 24, 2017 near Manitou…, CO

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Jun 7, 2023
Dan 60D5H411
With Owen
May 21, 2023
NakitaPJ
parked at end of Captain Jacks, road up Gold Camp to Mt Buckhorn trailhead, Mt Buckhorn to Captain Jacks with Sam and Ollie 6.7mi — 1h 40m
Jul 28, 2022
Debbie Stavish
May 27, 2020
Joe Black
Mar 24, 2020
Austin Martin
Nov 20, 2019
Morgan Henson
Long uphill section connecting to Captain Jacks, sustained climb
Jun 1, 2019
Jason Memmer
Up to Captain Jack's
Nov 29, 2017
Allen Tanner

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