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SaveStratton Open Space trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running and Mountain Biking. Trails here are often flowy. Scenery includes meadows and ridgelines. Common trail features include rollers and berms.
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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
Land Status: City Managed
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
22 trails
- Hike
25 trails
- Trail Running
25 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 10
- 7
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 15, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 27
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 25
- Trails Trail Running
- 25
- Total Distance
- 17 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,849 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,257 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,345 ft
- Reports
- 1,070
- Photos
- 45
- Completed Counter
- 23,711
Popular Stratton Open Space Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 3,875 ft • 0 ft • 2,368 •
Fast flowing descent with varying terrain. This trail was converted to downhill only in October 2019.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,214 ft • 14 ft • 1,805 •
This is the new Advanced/difficult-rate Rock Armored section of the Chutes that riders can start on from Gold Camp Road.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,667 ft • 117 ft • 1,155 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2,392 ft • 0 ft • 1,000 •
A fast flowy descent through a drainage. This is a bi-directional, multi-use trail so be aware of trail traffic when going downhill.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 4,803 ft • 272 ft • 966 •
Winding singletrack with some technical rocks and moderate tight/loose switchbacks. High hiker presence. Fun in both directions.
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 705 ft • 38 ft • 790 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 290 ft • 32 ft • 743 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 4,629 ft • 0 ft • 566 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
Stratton Open Space Mountain Bike Routes
Captain Jacks Chute Route Featured
★ 3.8 • 13 miles • 2,098 ft • 8 • Loop •
This is a popular loop in the area. It provides some good singletrack climbing mixed with some slow easy...
Captain Jacks Chute La Veta Featured
12 miles • 2,068 ft • 8 •
This is basically the same as the standard Captain Jacks Chute Route but starting at the trailhead just...
★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 2,148 ft • 20 • Loop •
This incorporates two great downhill trails by a moderate climb on Gold Camp Road. The route starts at...
★ 5.0 • 38 miles • 5,911 ft • 9 • Loop •
Looking for a full day of pedaling? This is it. Jones Park loop from Strattion Open Space is an amazing...
14 miles • 2,712 ft • 8 •
Loop of Chamberlain, Ladders, GoldCamp, SpringCreek, Columbine, GoldCamp, Buckhorn, CaptJacks, Morgans,...
★ 3.0 • 12 miles • 1,870 ft • 15 • Loop •
This is the route for doing the Cap'n Jacks and Chutes trails starting with the big climb out of stratton...
Photos of Stratton Open Space Mountain Bike
Videos of Stratton Open Space Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresta Trail | Oct 1, 2026 @ 5:10pm (America/Denver) Oct 1, 2026 | Wet | GregoryC | ||
| Arroyo Grande | Oct 1, 2026 @ 5:10pm (America/Denver) Oct 1, 2026 | Ideal | GregoryC | ||
| The Chutes | Oct 1, 2026 @ 5:10pm (America/Denver) Oct 1, 2026 | Ideal | GregoryC | ||
| Ladders | Oct 1, 2026 @ 5:10pm (America/Denver) Oct 1, 2026 | Ideal | GregoryC | ||
| Upper Meadows Loop | Oct 1, 2026 @ 5:10pm (America/Denver) Oct 1, 2026 | Wet | GregoryC | ||
| Patty Cake | Aug 22, 2026 @ 5:21pm (America/Denver) Aug 22, 2026 | Wet | Dri021 | ||
| Upper Chutes | Jul 29, 2026 @ 10:33am (America/Denver) Jul 29, 2026 | Ideal | Dri021 | ||
| Ridge (SOS) | Jul 29, 2026 @ 10:33am (America/Denver) Jul 29, 2026 | Variable | Dri021 | ||
| Trailhead Connect | Jul 29, 2026 @ 10:33am (America/Denver) Jul 29, 2026 | Variable | Dri021 | ||
| Ponderosa | Jun 23, 2026 @ 5:50pm (America/Denver) Jun 23, 2026 | Dry | GregoryC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BogarEA | wishlist | route | activity #106569487 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 8:51am 3 days |
| Talidan | wishlist | trail | activity #106377012 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 7:07am Oct 22, 2026 |
| foppe | vote | trail | activity #105833043 and 1 more | Oct 13, 2026 @ 3:17pm Oct 13, 2026 |
| partymamil | wishlist | route | activity #105210301 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:46am Oct 4, 2026 |
| Eternal_b | wishlist | route | activity #105047275 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 10:03am Oct 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Chamberlain, Ladders & Chutes were all in... | Sep 21, 2025 @ 6:40am Sep 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | AawE | Aug 5, 2024 @ 11:20am Aug 5, 2024 | ||
| trail | WeeEeAqqSs | Aug 5, 2024 @ 11:20am Aug 5, 2024 | ||
| trail | Rode this on my handcycle with no problems.... | Jul 31, 2023 @ 9:15am Jul 31, 2023 | ||
| trail | I’m an adaptive mountain biker riding an... | Jul 31, 2023 @ 9:13am Jul 31, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Park | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1.7 km | |
| North Cheyenne Cañon Park | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 1.7 km |
| Dorchester Park | 1 | 2 | 2.6 km | ||
| Red Rock Canyon Open Space | 22 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 3.1 km |
| Fountain Park | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3.6 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 22 | 13 miles | 2,605 ft | 6 miles | 2,257 ft | #913 | #22 | 44 | 1,068 | 15 | 19,117 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 1,299 ft | 36 ft | 584 ft | 23 ft | 868 | 1 | 639 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 3 miles | 282 ft | 4,862 ft | 479 ft | #581 | #297 | 1 | 4 | 68 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 190 ft | 2,697 ft | 292 ft | #580 | #296 | 35 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 397 ft | 4,232 ft | 2,070 ft | #581 | #297 | 216 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 25 | 16 miles | 2,388 ft | 6 miles | 2,257 ft | #1,085 | #31 | 1 | 1,024 | 4 | 1,359 | |
| Trail Running | 25 | 16 miles | 2,388 ft | 6 miles | 2,257 ft | #6,912 | #159 | 1,024 | 4 | 964 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Stratton Open Space?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Stratton Open Space are:
- The Chutes (4.6/5)
- Upper Chutes (4.3/5)
- Arroyo Grande (4.2/5)
- St Mary Falls Acc (4.1/5)
- Chamberlain (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Stratton Open Space?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Stratton Open Space are:
- September (206 activities)
- August (200 activities)
- June (198 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Stratton Open Space?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Stratton Open Space. 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 Stratton Open Space?
The longest trail in Stratton Open Space is Chamberlain at 2.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Stratton Open Space?
The best hiking trails in Stratton Open Space are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Stratton Open Space?
The best trail running trails in Stratton Open Space are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Stratton Open Space?
Stratton Open Space has a total of 27 trails. Of those, 22 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Stratton Open Space to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Stratton Open Space?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Stratton Open Space is Chamberlain with 632 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Stratton Open Space?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Stratton Open Space is The Chutes with 343 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Stratton Open Space?
Stratton Open Space supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Stratton Open Space?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Stratton Open Space is Cheyenne Canyon with an average grade of 11.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Stratton Open Space?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Stratton Open Space are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Stratton Open Space?
The overall region status for Stratton Open Space is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 24 trails:
- Clear / Green: 15
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Stratton Open Space?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Stratton Open Space are:
- Captain Jacks Chute Route
- Chamberlain To Buckhorn with finish on Captain Jacks and Chutes
- Captain Jacks Chute La Veta
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What type of bike is most common in Stratton Open Space?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Stratton Open Space are:
- AM (251 activities)
- DH (50 activities)
- XC (26 activities)
- Adaptive MTB (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Stratton Open Space?
The most popular Strava segments in Stratton Open Space are:
- Chamberlain: Chutes to Upper Meadows Loop (11,477 athletes)
- Ladders (11,229 athletes)
- Step Ladders (9,723 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Stratton Open Space?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Stratton Open Space. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Stratton Open Space.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Stratton Open Space?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Stratton Open Space are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Stratton Open Space?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Stratton Open Space are:
- Ridge South (3/5)
- Cheyenne Canyon (3/5)
- Ridge (SOS) (3/5)
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