Name: Section 16 Trail
Rating: 4.3

“Steep. Loose. Rocky. Fast fun descent for horrendous climb.”

— Andrew Judkins

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Section 16 is a popular hiking and biking trail in southwestern Colorado Springs. It's best ridden as a loop with the Palmer Trail from High Drive. There's a loose technical descent for most of this trail that will keep you on your toes.

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Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs, CO- Parks, Trails & Open Space

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Amazing view after a long climb!

View east from Palmer Red Rock loop

Some of the fastest sections of trail will have obstacles like this to slow down for and avoid.

Forest on Palmer Red Rock loop

The tech on the Section 16 Trail gets a little rough and dusty.

Part of the downhill on Palmer Trail.

Taking a rest at the top of the climb.

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2.2 Miles 3.5 Kilometers Singletrack	48' 15 m Ascent -1,235' -376 m Descent
7,843' 2,391 m High 6,631' 2,021 m Low	11% Avg Grade (6°) 34% Max Grade (19°)
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Section 16 Trail

2.2 Miles 3.5 Kilometers

Singletrack

48' 15 m

-1,235' -376 m

7,843' 2,391 m

6,631' 2,021 m

11%

34%

All Clear

“Steep. Loose. Rocky. Fast fun descent for horrendous climb.”