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Section 16 Climb

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Colorado Springs
  5. Bear Creek Canyon Regional Park
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Length

0.4 Miles 0.7 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

3' 1 m

Ascent

-160' -49 m

Descent

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

6,794' 2,071 m

High

6,634' 2,022 m

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“An optional branch of Section 16 providing more switchbacks to break up the brutal start heading north from Gold Camp Rd ”

— Zander Göpfert
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Description [Suggest Changes]

This is an optional branch to start Section 16 Trail if you're heading north from Gold Camp Road. There are more switchbacks which, in theory, will help this rough climb. Carry or trials-ride your bike up the initial stairs.

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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: City of Colorado Springs, CO- Parks, Trails & Open Space

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Jun 10, 2018
Chris W
May 20, 2018
Jake Shaffer

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  3.0 from 2 votes

#6

in Bear Creek Canyon Regional Park

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