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 4.7 (133)
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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Colorado Springs
  5. Cheyenne Canyon
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“The world famous Captain Jack's downhill. ”

The Kraken
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3.4

Miles

5.5

KM
Singletrack

8,241' 2,512 m

High

7,188' 2,191 m

Low

38' 12 m

Up

1,071' 326 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

This is a true multi-use trail (hiking, mtb, horses, and moto's). Be aware of motos.

The trail is wide singletrack, very fast, with just a few short uphill sections. There aren't any intersections to worry about.

Start at the top of High Drive heading North from the parking area. Roll it as fast as you like until you finally come out on Gold Camp Road by Tunnel #1.

Beware the gravel! When it's dry, the gravel can be quite deep and sandy. When it's moist and tacky, though, it's a hoot.

Contacts

Local Club: Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates

Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs

Shared By:

The Kraken with improvements by Cthulhu Lovecraft and 1 other
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  4.7 from 133 votes

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  4.7 from 133 votes
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#1

in Cheyenne Canyon

#4

in Colorado

#15

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Photos

Shredding Cpt. Jacks in the snow
Mar 1, 2019 near Manitou…, CO
Top of buckhorn Loop entering the downhill of Capt'n Jacks!
Jul 3, 2014 near Manitou…, CO
Captain Jacks
Nov 17, 2017 near Manitou…, CO
Just before you send it downhill on Captain Jack's
Aug 10, 2020 near Manitou…, CO
Captain Jacks - Colorado Springs - Specialized Status!
Oct 11, 2021 near Manitou…, CO
Captain Jacks - Upper, Middle, and Lower
Jun 2, 2024 near Manitou…, CO

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Jun 6, 2026
sothpaw
Chamberlain to Gold Camp Rd to Buckhorn, down Capt Jacks, Penrose, & Chutes 13mi — 2h 40m
May 26, 2026
Cole Ginter
Started off on ladder then made it to high drive then capt jacks. Lot of loose and sandy trails. But still hella fun. 6.4mi — 1h 07m
May 20, 2026
Ryan
Was my car hit in the empty parking lot because I chose to pedal up this trail? 5.3mi — 1h 15m
Apr 19, 2026
Anonymous
Rode with Fiona Henry, Addie, and Josh! 5.9mi — 1h 01m
Oct 5, 2025
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Jun 1, 2025
Dan 60D5H411
With Owen, Eliana, Tina
Apr 26, 2025
Dan 60D5H411
With Owen, Eliana, Tina
Sep 22, 2024
Dan 60D5H411
With Owen, Eliana, Tina, Jade

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