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Nelson's Trail #672

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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Colorado Springs
  5. Cheyenne Canyon
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“A connector between St. Mary's Trail and Foresters Trail / Jones #701. ”

Allen Tanner
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2.5

Miles

4.1

KM
Singletrack

10,980' 3,347 m

High

9,972' 3,040 m

Low

1,140' 347 m

Up

782' 238 m

Down

14%

Avg Grade (8°)

71%

Max Grade (35°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

Nelson's Trail #672 can be accessed FS Road 381 via Gold Camp Road or from St. Mary's Trail.

It is a BRUTAL climb over the ridge (11,000ft) which leads to Mt. Rosa (11,504-foot/3,506 m). The descent is very technical with large rock gardens (>24"), Pike's granite scree, and high grades. It is a means to an end, used to access Foresters Trail / Jones #701 or Pipeline Trail #668.

Other options include Gold Camp Road or find a friend to shuttle up to FS 379 via Old Stage Road.

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Local Club: Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates

Feb 26, 2024: Use YOUR voice to direct the future of recreation in Colorado: SCORP ’24

Feb 1, 2024: The Trail That Dare Not Speak its Name

Jan 9, 2024: What is going on in North Cheyenne Cañon?

Land Manager: USFS - Pikes Peak Ranger District

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Allen Tanner
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  3.3 from 3 votes

#14

in Cheyenne Canyon

#23090

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  3.3 from 3 votes
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#14

in Cheyenne Canyon

#2,168

in Colorado

#23,090

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Stopping at the apex, 11,000 ft.
Jul 16, 2016 near Manitou…, CO
Rock garden gnar on the back side.
Jul 16, 2016 near Manitou…, CO
Pike's granite scree all along the trail.
Jul 16, 2016 near Manitou…, CO
Brutal climb on Nelson's.
Jul 16, 2016 near Manitou…, CO

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Jul 16, 2016
Allen Tanner
Brutal. 2.5mi

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