more stats
3.8 miles
Distance
251 ft
Climb
-249 ft
Descent
00:30:22
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
7,405 ft
Altitude min
7,600 ft
Altitude max
7,414 ft
Altitude start
7,418 ft
Altitude end
-11.9%
Grade max
20.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,326 ft
Distance flat
00:30:22
Avg time

Black Forest 16 Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Black Forest
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #87280 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110149 in Trail Running
    • #73775 in Hiking
    • #14398 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,691 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,124 in Trail Running
    • #2,285 in Hiking
    • #381 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Mostly pretty flat and wide path makes for a nice XC training loop around Black Forest.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Black Forest 16 Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 9, 2026 @ 1:20pm (America/Denver)
Jul 9, 2026
Rasta’s
Jul 8, 2024 @ 5:30pm
Jul 8, 2024
 Not to busy in the evening. Had a mama deer and her babies watch me ride. Good evening ride!
Jun 14, 2024 @ 3:15am
Jun 14, 2024
 Lots of loose pea gravel making the downhill corners really slick. Be careful. On a Friday morning there were a lot of walkers and several...
Nov 2, 2023 @ 10:21am
Nov 2, 2023
Aug 17, 2023 @ 9:59pm
Aug 17, 2023
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on Jul 9, 2026
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Black Forest Section 16 Loop 8.24.2021
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      MrGuapo82
      Not so much a mountain bike loop as it is a dirt double track. If you have a gravel bike or a light hard tail 29er this is your jam. Combine with pinaries for a great 1-2 hour ride
      BattleBarista BattleBarista
      Pretty nice beginner loop. Mostly flat with a few hills placed throughout.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Forest 16 Loop located?
      Black Forest 16 Loop is located in Black Forest, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Black Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.99873, -104.66817.
      ▼ How hard is Black Forest 16 Loop?
      Black Forest 16 Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Forest 16 Loop?
      Black Forest 16 Loop has 251 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 249 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,405 ft to 7,600 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Forest 16 Loop a point to point trail?
      Black Forest 16 Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Black Forest 16 Loop?
      Black Forest 16 Loop is 3.8 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Forest 16 Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Forest 16 Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Black Forest 16 Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Forest 16 Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Forest 16 Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Black Forest 16 Loop. The trail is 3.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black Forest 16 Loop?
      Black Forest 16 Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 599 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 762 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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