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United States
Colorado
El Paso County
Colorado Springs

Section 16 – Palmer Red Rock Trail loop from Old Colorado City

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Colorado
El Paso County
Colorado Springs

Section 16 – Palmer Red Rock Trail loop from Old Colorado City

Hard

4.5

(9952)

9,953

riders

Section 16 – Palmer Red Rock Trail loop from Old Colorado City

02:05

19.1km

580m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 11.8 km for 1.08 km

After 13.6 km for 612 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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10.7 km

Section 16

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Section 16 Open Space is a very popular hiking, trail running, and mountain biking area in Manitou Springs, Colorado, on the western side of Colorado Springs. This is a fantastic …

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13.2 km

Palmer Red Rock Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Palmer Red Rock Trail is popular for hiking and mountain biking and offers great views of the Garden of the Gods. The trail includes pine forests, rock outcroppings, meadows, and tiny waterfalls.

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14.5 km

Meadows Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This well-maintained dirt trail features some pleasant elevation changes. Along the way, you'll encounter beautiful scrub oak and wildflowers, with stunning views of Garden of the Gods.

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19.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

2.87 km

1.55 km

153 m

114 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

2.16 km

281 m

153 m

111 m

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Highest point (2,380 m)

Lowest point (1,870 m)

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Thursday 9 July

28°C

15°C

55 %

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