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3.2 miles
Distance
456 ft
Climb
-453 ft
Descent
00:39:30
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
6,195 ft
Altitude min
6,585 ft
Altitude max
6,233 ft
Altitude start
6,237 ft
Altitude end
-22.6%
Grade max
26.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,103 ft
Distance flat
00:39:30
Avg time
Blackmer Loop Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCheyenne Mountain State Park
Fort Carson, Colorado -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 20 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
Loop with twisty and tight turns. Some fast sections and tech, most of the tech is rideable.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 5 miles average
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- 169 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to blackmer-loop trailhead
(38.731560, -104.831480)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackmer Loop
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Where is Blackmer Loop located?
Blackmer Loop is located in Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Fort Carson, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Cheyenne Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.73156, -104.83148.
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How hard is Blackmer Loop?
Blackmer Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Blackmer Loop?
Blackmer Loop has 456 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 453 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,195 ft to 6,585 ft.
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Is Blackmer Loop a point to point trail?
Blackmer Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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