Black Forest is a small community that sits at 7,575 feet in elevation, where the high plains begin to meet the foothills. The town's name comes from the thick forest of ponderosa pine that resembles a large black mass when viewed from the summit of Pikes Peak.

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1. Black Forest loop — Monument

67.1km

03:17

760m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 2,250 m

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Location: Black Forest, El Paso County, Colorado, United States

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1. Black Forest loop — Monument

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