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      Region Status
      Open as of May 30, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Trail Running Stats

      Global Ranking
      #14,422
      State Ranking
      #322
      Trails (view details)
      9
      Trails Mountain Bike
      9
      Trails Gravel Bike
      2
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      2
      Trails Hike
      9
      Trails Trail Running
      9
      Total Distance
      7 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      3 miles
      Total Descent
      922 ft
      Total Vertical
      558 ft
      Reports
      397
      Completed Counter
      34

      Popular Hogbacks Trail Running Trails

      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 406 ft • 6 •
      Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 406 ft double black diamond climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 75 ★ 4.0 • 892 ft • 0 ft • 6 •
      Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 70 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 381 ft • 4 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 60 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 367 ft • 4 •
      Nice bench half way up the ridge. Several punchy ups/downs and a few rock moves to keep you on your toes.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 322 ft • 15 ft • 2 •
      Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 65 ★ 4.0 • 1,093 ft • 14 ft • 1 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Photos of Hogbacks

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      Videos of Hogbacks

      Skyline Drive on a Fat Tire
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      trail: Greenhorn
      18:13 | 243 | Oct 4, 2020 , Cañon City
      Graneros on a Fat Bike
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      trail: Graneros
      8:03 | 426 | Oct 4, 2020 , Cañon City
      Dakota Ridge
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      8:03 | 510 | Sep 27, 2020 , Cañon City

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Greenhorn
      Apr 1, 2026 @ 8:24am (America/Denver)
      Apr 1, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike jetdriverbam
      Stone Quarry Spur II
      Jan 7, 2025 @ 6:35am
      Jan 7, 2025
      Snow CoveredMountain Bike 3-5 inches of snowLower-Ark-MBA LAMBA
      Stone Quarry Spur
      Jan 7, 2025 @ 6:35am
      Jan 7, 2025
      Snow CoveredMountain Bike 3-5 inches of snowLower-Ark-MBA LAMBA
      Stone Quarry
      Jan 7, 2025 @ 6:35am
      Jan 7, 2025
      Snow CoveredMountain Bike 3-5 inches of snowLower-Ark-MBA LAMBA
      Old Skyline Drive
      Jan 7, 2025 @ 6:35am
      Jan 7, 2025
      Snow CoveredMountain Bike 3-5 inches of snowLower-Ark-MBA LAMBA
      Graneros
      Jan 7, 2025 @ 6:35am
      Jan 7, 2025
      Snow CoveredMountain Bike 3-5 inches of snowLower-Ark-MBA LAMBA
      Fairview Link
      Jan 7, 2025 @ 6:35am
      Jan 7, 2025
      Snow CoveredMountain Bike 3-5 inches of snowLower-Ark-MBA LAMBA
      Dakota Ridge
      Jan 7, 2025 @ 6:35am
      Jan 7, 2025
      Snow CoveredMountain Bike 3-5 inches of snowLower-Ark-MBA LAMBA

      Activity Feed

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      CFB9YEriddentrailactivity #100432680
      Jul 31, 2026 @ 12:40pm
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      DiOriopN2ewCvotetrailactivity #97441104 and 2 more
      Jun 20, 2026 @ 4:21pm
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      DiOriopN2ewCriddentrailactivity #97440889 and 1 more
      Jun 20, 2026 @ 4:17pm
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      jetdriverbamaddreportactivity #91705785 and 1 more
      Apr 1, 2026 @ 7:24am
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      Mar 31, 2026 @ 9:15pm
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      Recent Comments

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      AgirlcyclisttrailDakota RidgeGnarly!
      Sep 27, 2020 @ 9:39pm
      Sep 27, 2020
      drthunder81trailDakota RidgeA legit single black, of the older school,...
      Jun 9, 2020 @ 7:31pm
      Jun 9, 2020
      BustinPtrailGranerosGreat for new and/or young mountain bikers,...
      Jul 19, 2019 @ 10:03am
      Jul 19, 2019
      BustinPtrailDakota RidgeVery technical
      Jul 19, 2019 @ 10:02am
      Jul 19, 2019

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Royal Gorge Park 7 17 6 23.3 km
      South Cañon 8 12 13.7 km
      Oil Well Flats 3 5 15.4 km
      Wet Mountains 1 3 17.3 km
      Red Canyon Park 28.9 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike97 miles922 ft3 miles558 ft
      #10,455#238940111,723
      Gravel Bike22 miles148 ft3,041 ft374 ft
      #8,075#3,39311416
      Adaptive Bike22 miles148 ft3,041 ft374 ft
      #8,079#3,389114
      Hike97 miles922 ft3 miles558 ft
      #15,576#330397110
      Trail Running97 miles922 ft3 miles558 ft
      #14,422#322397104

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated trail running trails in Hogbacks?
      The highest rated trail running trails in Hogbacks are: View all trail running trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to run in Hogbacks?
      There are 3 parking locations listed in Hogbacks. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Hogbacks?
      The longest trail in Hogbacks is Graneros at 1.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ How many trails are in Hogbacks?
      Hogbacks has a total of 9 trails. Browse top trail running trails in Hogbacks to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hogbacks?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Hogbacks is Dakota Ridge with 406 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Hogbacks?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Hogbacks is Graneros with 240 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Hogbacks?
      Hogbacks supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest trail running trails in Hogbacks?
      The steepest trail running trail in Hogbacks is Fairview Link with an average grade of 4.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Hogbacks?
      The overall region status for Hogbacks is Clear / Green. Out of 8 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 8
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular trail running trails in Hogbacks?
      ▼ What are the best beginner trail run trails in Hogbacks?
      The best beginner trail running trails in Hogbacks are: View all beginner trail running trails in Hogbacks.
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