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5.3 miles
Distance
472 ft
Climb
-478 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-5 ft
Altitude change
6,307 ft
Altitude min
6,356 ft
Altitude start
6,352 ft
Altitude end
-37%
Grade max
17.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,497 ft
Distance flat
Starting from the HP parking lot off of Ute Valley Trail near the roundabout, head towards East Loop Trail (Black of Black & Blue). Very quickly you'll meet Black trail, hand a right to head west.
At mile 0.2, take the armored descent across the creek on your left onto East Loop Connector. After crossing, stay right to climb up to Ute Valley Regional Trail South, stay on the double track at mile 0.4.
Easy pedal up the valley. There are some new trails but you'll stay on the double track until mile 1.0, hang a left onto Ute Valley Regional Trail, Middle Connector to climb
Quickly into your sandy climb, look left for Ute Flow Trail at mile 1.1. Follow the contour for a fast, fun time feeling like you're on a speeder.
At mile 1.6, there will be your first intersection, take the uphill choice to the right for Red Rover. Another intersection will be at mile 1.7, ignore it to stay straight on Red Rover.
Red Rover ends at mile 1.9 with a rock obstace through a fence. Take the gradual right onto a wider trail, Juniper Trail.
Juniper Trail ends at mile 2.5 at a four way intersection, look to your 10 o'clock position for Scrub Oak Path to keep climbing. A short, loud breather 0.4 miles later, you'll top out through a fence with several stone benches. Stay right around the benches and follow the fence onto Pine Ridge Trail.
Pine Ridge Trail will top out at 3 miles with a wide, smooth rock garden. Keep going straight to descend. At mile 3.6, mind a sharp right turn onto a narrow bridge. It can get congested here with other riders and hikers.
Keep your speed straight towards the Rockrimmon trailhead. At mile 3.7, there'll be a singletrack right turn uphill onto Yucca Path. Keep pedaling uphill to one of the best views in town.
At mile 4.2, you'll start descending. It will quickly narrow and you'll have two choices of ledges to hurl yourself off of. You can snake through it, but that's no fun. Keep your speed and continue straight on Yucca Path.
Mile 4.8, the trail will seemingly disappear. Stay straight to pass the intersection and you'll see the trail again as it will funnel you into an awesome feature. You're almost done!
You'll pop out onto Ute Valley Regional Trail, South, keep left. Take a right on the next intersection throught the chain gate. At mile 5, take a right onto a new double track trail back to the parking lot. Pedal hard!
Detailed Description
D-Loop #2B is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 472 ft with a max elevation of 6,600 ft then descends -478 ft.
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Stats
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Distance5 miles
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Altitude min6,307 ft
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Altitude start6,356 ft
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Altitude end6,352 ft
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Climb472 ft
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Descent-478 ft
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Grade max-37%
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Grade min17.2%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat2,497 ft
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