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Remote and seldom-traveled singletrack among the red rock formations of Nelson Ranch Open Space.


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2.4

Miles

3.8

KM

Singletrack

6,464' 1,970 m

High

6,312' 1,924 m

Low

280' 85 m

Up

221' 67 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Need to Know

Multiple users, including mountain bikes and pets on a leash, can access Swallowtail Trail: Figure 8 from the Indian Creek Trailhead of Pike National Forest (a distance of about 9 miles). Indian Creek Trailhead does require a daily parking fee of $7.00.

Description

Access Swallowtail Trail: Figure 8 from Ringtail Trail. The trail is easy to follow, and provides a few extra miles of enjoyable, twisting singletrack before the (unnecessarily) steep dirt road climb out on Indian Creek: CR 5.

Shared By:

Chris Conley

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#1,364

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#13,136

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Swallowtail Trail is located on the bottom right portion of the photo, where the singular red rock spire is found.
Jan 17, 2022 near Roxboro…, CO

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