Red Rock Canyon Tour
Trail
7.5 mile
12.1 kilometer
loop
65% Singletrack
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
861'
262 m
Descent: -859' -262 m
High: 6,611' 2,015 m
Low: 6,195' 1,888 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 4% (2°)
Max Grade: 14% (8°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
All Clear
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“Better than Garden Of the Gods!”
— Jon ZanoneElectric Mountain Bikes Not Allowed
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Overview
Need to Know
Description
The ride itself encompasses just about every type of riding - steep, rocky climbs, beautiful purpose-built singletrack and screaming fire road descents. The park is susceptible to damage after rains, and the soil is clay based - give it a rest after storms. After leaving the parking lot, you'll head up a steep but doable climb.
A gentle climb on lower Hogback Trail will lead to, in my opinion, the highlight of the climb - a run on the ridge of the easternmost hogback in the park. You'll continue to climb to Lion Trail. Your reward will be a fun, fast descent to what was once called the 'most beautiful landfill in America'. Bear left at the bottom, and climb Roundup Trail - a purpose-built singletrack that is a great workout.
At the first trail junction, bear right to Sand Canyon Trail, then left on Meadowlark. You'll then take Quarry Pass Trail to the top of the quarry that built a lot of Colorado Springs. A fast descent on Red Rock Rim Trail will take you back to Lower Hogback and the parking lot.
History & Background
Contacts
Local Club: Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
May 8, 2020: Trail sharing etiquette video
Apr 8, 2020: Etiquette: How to Share a Trail
Mar 20, 2020: COVID-19 Response and Suggestions
Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs, CO- Parks, Trails & Open Space
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