more stats
4,117 ft
Distance
-317 ft
Descent
00:05:19
Avg time
-317 ft
Altitude change
7,193 ft
Altitude min
7,510 ft
Altitude max
7,510 ft
Altitude start
7,192 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-34.6%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
3,415 ft
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:05:19
Avg time

Captain Jacks (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    North Cheyenne Cañon Park
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #665
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 100 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3973 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5584 in E-Biking
    • #142057 in Trail Running
    • #148014 in Hiking
    • #4828 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #61 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #50 in E-Biking
    • #4,159 in Trail Running
    • #4,462 in Hiking
    • #169 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3

Lowest portion of the Captain Jack's trail. Frequent moto and hiker traffic on this section.

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Local Trail Association

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  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 208 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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Captain Jacks... Trail Reports

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on Oct 1, 2026
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      Directions to captain-jacks-lower trailhead (38.801190, -104.881840)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Captain Jacks (Lower) located?
      Captain Jacks (Lower) is located in North Cheyenne Cañon Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the North Cheyenne Cañon Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.80119, -104.88184.
      ▼ How hard is Captain Jacks (Lower)?
      Captain Jacks (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Captain Jacks (Lower)?
      The trail has 317 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,193 ft to 7,510 ft.
      ▼ Is Captain Jacks (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Captain Jacks (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Captain Jacks (Lower)?
      Captain Jacks (Lower) is 4,117 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Captain Jacks (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Captain Jacks (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Captain Jacks (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Captain Jacks (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Captain Jacks (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Captain Jacks (Lower). The trail is 4,117 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Captain Jacks (Lower)?
      Captain Jacks (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 3,179 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,441 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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