Name: Talon
Rating: 3.8

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“An ascending trail that guides riders from grassy prairie into a more rugged montane environment.”

— Brian Smith

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Talon is a moderate trail with increasing elevation gain. It begins as a prairie trail and traverses through the scrub oak to the montane. Vegetation and views change along the way, so theres no chance to get bored, only inspired. The trail cuts deep into the park and offers access to the North Talon and South Talon loops.

Contacts

Local Club: Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates

Jan 10, 2018: Missing Link Video – Final Cut

Oct 1, 2017: End of Trail Season Hootenanny!

Mar 21, 2017: Spring 2017 Newsletter

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

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3.8 from 10 votes

#6

in Cheyenne Mountain State Park

#6226

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3.8 from 10 votes

5 Star		20%
4 Star		50%
3 Star		20%
2 Star		10%
1 Star		0%

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#6

in Cheyenne Mountain Stat…

#664

in Colorado

#6,226

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Talon

Talon and North Talon Intersection looking south

Descending Talon trail.

Cheyenne Mountain from Talon trail.

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Rick Powelson
Logan, UT

Rick Powelson Logan, UT

I'm not quite sure why this trail is rated as a blue trail except for the ever incessant uphill. When you point downhill, it's fun, but most definitely not difficult. The south and north loops were worth doing. Are they worth the climb? Not really, but they are still fun. Oct 23, 2016

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Matthew Keyes

Not sure why people rate this as blue. There are very few obstacles (almost none) but a great cardio climb. I'd say green/blue simply due to the climb. There is one spot with a decent uphill turn that hits a good root but apart from that just smooth climbing or descent. Mar 15, 2017

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Landon Finch
Colorado Springs, CO

Landon Finch Colorado Springs, CO

The first 1.5 miles of Talon (from parking lot) are boring, but a nice warmup before climbing. I prefer to take Sundance counter clockwise to Talon, then head uphill to both South and North Talon loops. South Talon is a fun flowing trail, not technical. North Talon is a nice climb in either direction, with fun downhills and rocky sections. Take Talon to back to Sundance & finish rest of Sundance. May 8, 2017

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2.5 Miles 4.1 Kilometers Singletrack	593' 181 m Ascent -2' -1 m Descent
4% Avg Grade (3°) 12% Max Grade (7°)	6,665' 2,032 m High 6,075' 1,852 m Low

Talon

2.5 Miles 4.1 Kilometers

Singletrack

593' 181 m

-2' -1 m

4%

12%

6,665' 2,032 m

6,075' 1,852 m

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“An ascending trail that guides riders from grassy prairie into a more rugged montane environment.”

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