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Captain Jack's

Intermediate/Difficult
 4.7 (119)
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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
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  4.7 from 119 votes

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#1

in Cheyenne Canyon

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in Colorado

#16

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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
One of several sections like this on the trail.
Jun 3, 2021 near Colorad…, CO
Captain Jacks - Colorado Springs - Specialized Status!
Oct 11, 2021 near Manitou…, CO

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Jul 28, 2022
Debbie Stavish
May 28, 2022
Christopher Powell
7.3mi
May 5, 2022
Mick DeNudt
15.1mi — 1h 56m
May 1, 2022
Jonathan Bridges
Some loss gravel and some washed out areas but all in all a good ride.
Mar 28, 2022
Jack Hebert
May 17, 2021
Bob Eulberg
Apr 27, 2021
Matt Voigt
Apr 12, 2021
Matt Voigt

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