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SaveMonument trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Trail Running, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Horseback. Scenery includes summits, views and ridgelines. Common trail features include rock gardens, rock slabs and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Mount Herman.
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- Mountain Bike
85 trails
- Gravel Bike
8 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
5 trails
- Horse
5 trails
- Hike
93 trails
- Trail Running
94 trails
Region Details
- 6
- 24
- 45
- 10
Region Status
Open as of Sep 18, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 98
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 85
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 5
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 93
- Trails Trail Running
- 94
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 97 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,395 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,462 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 9,409 ft
- Reports
- 431
- Photos
- 95
- Completed Counter
- 16,643
Sub Regions
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Mount Herman
- 16
- 39
- 9
Popular Monument Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 4,040 ft • 139 ft • 628 •
Typically ridden as a cruise up towards the mountain. As you bike along you will come across a few sets of rocks that act like a small stair step in the initial part. There are small roots that can be ridden around further up the trail.
• 100 ★ 2.7 • 1,762 ft • 61 ft • 471 •
Slow, winding trail cross country trail that still beats taking the road.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 262 ft • 429 •
Smooth ride up or down, one short rock "ramp" that can be an obstacle to some. Fast in downhill direction. Small section of loose rocks halfway up.
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 3,419 ft • 194 ft • 382 •
Woodland forest with embedded rocks and plenty of switchbacks. Surface is mildly loose when dry.
• 65 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 136 ft • 380 •
Typical forest floor. Stay on trail to avoid going to neighborhoods.
• 70 ★ 4.5 • 3,070 ft • 15 ft • 369 •
The upper portion of a popular hiking and biking trail. Fast with some technical sections. Be on the lookout for hikers and dogs. Trail typically will carry snow in some portions longer than other trails in the area because of shade.
Monument Mountain Bike Routes
6 miles • 1,994 ft • 3 •
Airplane ride - Swanks Trail proper (via the upper Palmer Res) to Elk Road, then to the Sydney Harrison Trail.
• 9 miles • 598 ft • 3 •
• 14 miles • 204 ft • 0 •
Photos of Monument Mountain Bike
Videos of Monument Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Limbaugh Canyon (#715) | Sep 18, 2026 @ 8:37pm (America/Denver) Sep 18, 2026 | Icy | dbsracer59 | ||
| 715 | Sep 18, 2026 @ 8:37pm (America/Denver) Sep 18, 2026 | Icy | dbsracer59 | ||
| Monument Pond Loop | Jul 11, 2026 @ 10:12am (America/Denver) Jul 11, 2026 | Unknown | soonerfitz | ||
| Flow Dog | Apr 25, 2026 @ 4:16pm (America/Denver) Apr 25, 2026 | Dry | Dmac13 | ||
| Cool Runnings | Apr 12, 2026 @ 10:41am (America/Denver) Apr 12, 2026 | Very Dry | ATK605 | ||
| Pick-Up Sticks | Mar 18, 2026 @ 4:42pm (America/Denver) Mar 18, 2026 | Unknown | afuellenbach FOMP | ||
| Flying Dog Connector | Mar 18, 2026 @ 4:42pm (America/Denver) Mar 18, 2026 | Dry | afuellenbach FOMP | ||
| Poky Oaks | Mar 18, 2026 @ 4:42pm (America/Denver) Mar 18, 2026 | Dry | afuellenbach FOMP | ||
| Here Kitty Kitty | Mar 18, 2026 @ 4:42pm (America/Denver) Mar 18, 2026 | Dry | afuellenbach FOMP | ||
| This is the End | Mar 18, 2026 @ 4:42pm (America/Denver) Mar 18, 2026 | Unknown | afuellenbach FOMP |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mkisley | vote | trail | activity #104360424 | Sep 22, 2026 @ 9:59am Sep 22, 2026 |
| mkisley | comment | trail | activity #104360240 and 1 more | Sep 22, 2026 @ 9:57am Sep 22, 2026 |
| mkisley | vote | trail | activity #104360182 and 1 more | Sep 22, 2026 @ 9:56am Sep 22, 2026 |
| klinebch | like | report | activity #104120503 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 7:29am Sep 19, 2026 |
| klinebch | wishlist | trail | activity #104120451 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 7:29am Sep 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | It’s not what it used to be. Erosion has... | Sep 22, 2026 @ 9:59am Sep 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | Getting really washed out. Little evidence of... | Sep 22, 2026 @ 9:57am Sep 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | Super cool trail. Pretty overgrown now, but... | Jun 30, 2026 @ 12:55pm Jun 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | Yeah, this isn’t really rideable. Maybe if... | Jun 30, 2026 @ 12:54pm Jun 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | this trail is super fun! 👌 | Jun 12, 2026 @ 3:35pm Jun 12, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails175 awarded -
10 Blue Trails225 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k38 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge78 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k38 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 85 | 81 miles | 11,296 ft | 31 miles | 2,464 ft | #1,459 | #554 | 89 | 429 | 4 | 14,982 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 8 miles | 318 ft | 2 miles | 1,591 ft | 320 | 781 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 21 miles | 1,056 ft | 5 miles | 2,461 ft | #2,448 | #772 | 31 | 160 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 20 miles | 863 ft | 4 miles | 2,461 ft | #1,182 | #200 | 24 | 27 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 5 | 12 miles | 2,792 ft | 6 miles | 1,709 ft | #2,556 | #579 | 53 | ||||
| Horse | 5 | 2 miles | 614 ft | 2 miles | 397 ft | #3,208 | #1,750 | 71 | ||||
| Hike | 93 | 86 miles | 11,762 ft | 31 miles | 2,464 ft | #2,604 | #1,016 | 6 | 422 | 3 | 2,374 | |
| Trail Running | 94 | 87 miles | 11,893 ft | 31 miles | 2,464 ft | #2,486 | #746 | 423 | 4 | 996 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 19 miles | 548 ft | 3 miles | 2,274 ft | 66 | 15 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 19 miles | 548 ft | 3 miles | 2,274 ft | 66 | 3 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 4,777 ft | 46 ft | 1,086 ft | 62 ft | 1 | 29 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 3 miles | 233 ft | 1 mile | 161 ft | 1 | 113 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Monument?
Monument has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Monument?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Monument are:
- Flying Dog (4.3/5)
- Black Pearl (4.2/5)
- Spicy McHaggis (4.2/5)
- Pick-Up Sticks (4.1/5)
- 715 (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Monument?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Monument are:
- July (199 activities)
- June (181 activities)
- September (174 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Monument?
There are 10 parking locations listed in Monument. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Monument?
The longest trail in Monument is Limbaugh Canyon (#715) at 6.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Monument?
The best hiking trails in Monument are:
- La Deux Reservoirs Trail
- Raspberry Mountain Trail
- Shrine Connection
- Mount Herman Trail
- Raspberry Mountain Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Monument?
The best trail running trails in Monument are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Monument?
Monument has a total of 98 trails. Of those, 85 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Monument to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Monument?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Monument is Limbaugh Canyon (#715) with 1,295 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Monument?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Monument is Limbaugh Canyon (#715) with 1,269 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Monument?
Monument supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Monument?
The following bike services are available in Monument:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Monument?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Monument is Raspberry Mountain Trail with an average grade of 19.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Monument?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Monument. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Monument?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Monument are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Monument?
The overall region status for Monument is Clear / Green. Out of 66 trails:
- Clear / Green: 54
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Monument?
There are 1 trails in Monument that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Monument?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Monument are: View all mountain biking routes in Monument.
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What type of bike is most common in Monument?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Monument are:
- AM (192 activities)
- XC (29 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Monument?
The highest summit in Monument is Mount Herman at 9,058 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Monument?
There are 2 notable sights in Monument. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Monument.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Monument?
The most popular Strava segments in Monument are:
- New Santa Fe Tr, Monument to Palmer Lake (5,120 athletes)
- Palmer Lake to Monument - Santa Fe Trail (4,619 athletes)
- Ridge to HotShot / 715 Cutoff (3,441 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Monument?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Monument. View all adaptive trails in Monument for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Monument?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Monument directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Monument?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Monument are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Monument?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Monument are:
- Mad Hatter (4.4/5)
- Renegade (4.5/5)
- Wishy Washy (3/5)
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