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12.0 miles
Distance
1,861 ft
Climb
-1,890 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-30 ft
Altitude change
6,240 ft
Altitude min
6,269 ft
Altitude start
6,240 ft
Altitude end
-42.3%
Grade max
57.9%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
A fun loop to enjoy Stratton open space and the Cheyenne canon areas.
Detailed Description
Craig’s loop is a 12 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 24 trails. This route climbs 1,861 ft with a max elevation of 7,859 ft then descends -1,890 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5 trails (newest: Jul 29, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance12 miles
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Avg time1 hr 51 min
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Altitude change-30 ft
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Altitude min6,240 ft
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Altitude start6,269 ft
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Altitude end6,240 ft
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Climb1,861 ft
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Descent-1,890 ft
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Grade max-42.3%
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Grade min57.9%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
| 1 mile | |||||
| 1,138 ft | |||||
| 3,930 ft | |||||
| 82 ft | |||||
| 43 ft | |||||
| 2,096 ft | |||||
| 1,309 ft | |||||
| 5,223 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 5,105 ft | |||||
| 161 ft | |||||
| 1,522 ft | |||||
| 597 ft | |||||
| 568 ft | |||||
| 1,158 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Bike typeDH, AM, XC
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Physical ratingModerate
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2,000 ft downhill Captain Jacks, arroyo grande, chutes MTB POV descent
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2,000 ft downhill Captain Jacks, arroyo grande, chutes MTB POV descent
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