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North Talon

Intermediate/Difficult
 4.3 (13)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Fort Carson
  5. Cheyenne Mountain State Park
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“A twisting climb leading to a scenic overlook and a fun descent. ”

Brian Smith
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1.5

Miles

2.4

KM
Singletrack

6,869' 2,094 m

High

6,609' 2,015 m

Low

264' 81 m

Up

186' 57 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Unknown

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A moderate, 1.5 mile trail with decent elevation gain and an amazing overlook. Of which makes for a great AHA moment after a nice pedal to the top. As mapped, the climb is steeper than the descent.

Contacts

Local Club: Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates

Oct 26, 2020: eBike use on US Forest Service trails – Public Input Requested

Oct 16, 2020: COS Ballot Measures – 2B & 2C, transfer of parkland to private entities

Oct 15, 2020: MedWheel statement about eBike use on trails in COS Parks property

Land Manager: CO Parks & Wildlife Office - Cheyenne Mnt State Park -

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  4.3 from 13 votes

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  4.3 from 13 votes
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Getting ready to head down on talon north.
Sep 10, 2016 near Fort Ca…, CO
North Talon trail uphill climb to the north. Good technical loop with some rocky sections and some good downhill
Aug 25, 2014 near Fort Ca…, CO
Talon and North Talon Intersection looking south
Aug 25, 2014 near Fort Ca…, CO
Cheyenne Mountain from the top of Talon trail.
Mar 17, 2016 near Fort Ca…, CO

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