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12.7 miles
Distance
1,620 ft
Climb
-1,619 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
6,046 ft
Altitude min
6,050 ft
Altitude start
6,053 ft
Altitude end
-44.2%
Grade max
25.6%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
4,898 ft
Distance flat
This is a the most fun loop option I have found in the CMSP area
Detailed Description
CMSP Loop is a 13 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Fort Carson Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 29 trails. This route climbs 1,620 ft with a max elevation of 6,866 ft then descends -1,619 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Feb 12, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance13 miles
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Avg time2 hr 32 min
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Altitude min6,046 ft
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Altitude start6,050 ft
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Altitude end6,053 ft
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Climb1,620 ft
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Descent-1,619 ft
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Grade max-44.2%
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Grade min25.6%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat4,898 ft
7 Reviews & Comments
hbar314
This big loop isn't that much elevation. Just rode it and it came out to 1690ft on my device and a hair under that on my buddies device.
Not sure why this is so far off.
Not sure why this is so far off.
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Trails in Route
| 623 ft | |||||
| 3,986 ft | |||||
| 4,337 ft | |||||
| 1,778 ft | |||||
| 4,039 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 1,975 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 4,984 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 568 ft | |||||
| 4,255 ft | |||||
| 623 ft |
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Riding on Snow | CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK | Colorado Springs, CO | Mountain Biking
trail: Zook Loop
6:21 | 426 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jan 12, 2021
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Riding on Snow | CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK | Colorado Springs, CO | Mountain Biking
trail: Blackmer Loop
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Jan 12, 2021
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