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Talon

 3.9 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Fort Carson
  5. Cheyenne Mountain State Park
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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

Shared By Brian Smith

Conditions

All Clear 30 days ago
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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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Description

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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Jul 15, 2018
Tim Young
Well groomed trail. Can be fast in places.
Jun 29, 2017
Doug Pratt
Apr 3, 2017
Michael Hammond
Dry some loose boulders due to trail maintainer
Oct 23, 2016
Rick Powelson
Sep 25, 2016
Trey Johnson
Aug 30, 2016
Logan Thomas
Muddy in a few areas. Great ride! 5mi — 7h 00m
Jun 8, 2015
Casey Shuster
Done with other loops 5mi — 1h 00m
Jun 3, 2015
Jon Cross
It was not a very fun ride uphill. The sand is very loose and almost the entire length of the trail is rutted in the middle.

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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 7 votes

#6

in Cheyenne Mountain State Park

#6114

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  3.9 from 7 votes
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
14%
1 Star
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#6

in Cheyenne Mountain Stat…

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in Colorado

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Talon
Talon
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Talon and North Talon Intersection looking south
Talon and North Talon Intersection looking south
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Descending Talon trail.
Descending Talon trail.
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Cheyenne Mountain from Talon trail.
Cheyenne Mountain from Talon trail.
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Rattlesnake on the Sundance. I've seen three during 50+ rides in the park.
Rattlesnake on the Sundance. I've seen three du…
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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
Matthew Keyes
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
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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