17.0 miles
Distance
1,671 ft
Climb
-1,669 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

Love a good grinder? From Centennial Park, you'll take crusher fine trails and some singletrack to pick up Temple Canyon Road near the Ecology Park. Head up this glorious gravel route to the top of Cañon City's local favorite descending trail - The Great Escape, for miles of techy downhill fun. You'll head back on Temple Canyon Road (where you MUST meet the 9:15 cuttoff to re-enter the singletrack course) and enjoy more flowy, fun downhill on Schepp's Ridge, Recycle, and Mutton Bustin'. You'll end up back at Centennial Park for a well-deserved break and beverage.

Detailed Description
The Great Escape Trail Events Grinder is a 17 mile popular intermediate route located near Cañon City Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,671 ft with a max elevation of 6,453 ft then descends -1,669 ft.
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Route Sections

1 The Way Down
  • 10 miles distance
  • 449 ft climb
  • -1,550 ft descent
2 The Way Up
  • 7 miles distance
  • 1,227 ft climb
  • -104 ft descent

Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
    Cañon City
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    2
More Stats for The Great Escape Trail Events Grinder mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 42 min
  • Altitude min
    5,323 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,324 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,325 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -29%
  • Grade min
    23.7%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

Directions

  1. Walk northeast on Smooth Criminal.
  2. Continue for 50 meters.
  3. Walk northeast on Smooth Criminal.
  4. Continue for 200 meters.
  5. Walk north on Smooth Criminal.
  6. Continue for 300 meters.
  7. Walk northeast on Smooth Criminal.
  8. Continue for 400 meters.
  9. Walk northeast on Smooth Criminal.
  10. Continue for 300 meters.
  11. Walk southwest on Old Road.
  12. Continue for 100 meters.
  13. Walk west on Old Road.
  14. Continue for 100 meters.
  15. Walk southwest on Gloria's Groove.
  16. Continue for 90 meters.
  17. Walk southwest on Gloria's Groove.
  18. Continue for 300 meters.
  19. Walk southwest on Gloria's Groove.
  20. Continue for 300 meters.
  21. Walk southwest on Schepp Ridge.
  22. Continue for 100 meters.
  23. Walk southwest on Schepp Ridge.
  24. Continue for 200 meters.
  25. Walk south on Jackrabbit.
  26. Continue for 300 meters.
  27. Walk west on Jackrabbit.
  28. Continue for 100 meters.
  29. Walk south on ReCycle.
  30. Continue for 70 meters.
  31. Walk south on ReCycle.
  32. Continue for 200 meters.
  33. Walk south on ReCycle.
  34. Continue for 100 meters.
  35. Walk southwest on ReCycle.
  36. Continue for 100 meters.
  37. Walk north on ReCycle.
  38. Continue for 200 meters.
  39. Walk northwest on ReCycle.
  40. Continue for 200 meters.
  41. Walk northwest on ReCycle.
  42. Continue for 80 meters.
  43. Walk west on ReCycle.
  44. Continue for 40 meters.
  45. Walk north on ReCycle.
  46. Continue for 60 meters.
  47. Walk west on ReCycle.
  48. Continue for 90 meters.
  49. Walk southwest on ReCycle.
  50. Continue for 100 meters.
  51. Walk northeast on ReCycle.
  52. Continue for 60 meters.
  53. Walk northeast on ReCycle.
  54. Continue for 30 meters.
  55. Walk north on ReCycle.
  56. Continue for 90 meters.
  57. Walk north on ReCycle.
  58. Continue for 100 meters.
  59. Walk north on ReCycle.
  60. Continue for 200 meters.
  61. Walk northeast on ReCycle.
  62. Continue for 50 meters.
  63. Walk northeast on Water Gap.
  64. Continue for 60 meters.
  65. Walk north on Water Gap.
  66. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  67. Walk east on Water Gap.
  68. Continue for 20 meters.
  69. Walk northwest on Mutton Bustin'.
  70. Continue for 20 meters.
  71. Walk north on Mutton Bustin'.
  72. Continue for 50 meters.
  73. Walk northwest on Mutton Bustin'.
  74. Continue for 100 meters.
  75. Walk north on Mutton Bustin'.
  76. Continue for 500 meters.
  77. Walk east on Mutton Bustin'.
  78. Continue for 400 meters.
  79. Walk east on Mutton Bustin'.
  80. Continue for 400 meters.
  81. Walk north on Mutton Bustin'.
  82. Continue for 200 meters.
  83. Walk northeast on Mutton Bustin'.
  84. Continue for 100 meters.
  85. Walk northeast on Mutton Bustin'.
  86. Continue for 100 meters.
  87. Walk northeast on Mutton Bustin'.
  88. Continue for 60 meters.
  89. Walk southeast on Wagon Trail.
  90. Continue for 80 meters.
  91. Walk northeast on Wagon Trail.
  92. Continue for 80 meters.
  93. Walk northeast on Wagon Trail.
  94. Continue for 100 meters.
  95. Walk east on Colburn Lane.
  96. Continue for 100 meters.
  97. Walk north on Colburn Lane.
  98. Continue for 70 meters.
  99. Turn right onto Arkansas Riverwalk.
  100. Continue for 200 meters.
  101. Walk northeast on Arkansas Riverwalk.
  102. Continue for 400 meters.
  103. Walk east on Arkansas Riverwalk.
  104. Continue for 300 meters.
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