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3,875 ft
Distance
-343 ft
Descent
00:04:42
Avg time
-343 ft
Altitude change
6,569 ft
Altitude min
6,911 ft
Altitude max
6,911 ft
Altitude start
6,568 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
3,875 ft
Distance down
00:04:42
Avg time

The Chutes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stratton Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2454 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    City of Colorado Springs

Fast flowing descent with varying terrain. This trail was converted to downhill only in October 2019.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 25 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 539 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 3,108 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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The Chutes Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 10:33am (America/Denver)
Jul 29, 2026
Jun 23, 2026 @ 5:50pm (America/Denver)
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Mar 10, 2026 @ 3:12pm (America/Denver)
Mar 10, 2026
 riding real nice, some hero dirt patches mixed in with the dry
Mar 1, 2026 @ 2:20pm (America/Denver)
Mar 1, 2026
 all good!
Feb 8, 2026 @ 12:05pm (America/Denver)
Feb 8, 2026
 A few soft spots with some lingering wet snow but good to go.
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on Jul 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.53 (32 votes)
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  • Icy
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        2,000 ft downhill Captain Jacks, arroyo...
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        2:48 | 45 | May 17, 2026 , Colorado Springs
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        3:45 | 697 | Nov 10, 2021 , Colorado Springs
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Chutes

        ▼ Where is The Chutes located?
        The Chutes is located in Stratton Open Space, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Stratton Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.8025, -104.87628.
        ▼ How hard is The Chutes?
        The Chutes is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Chutes?
        The trail has 343 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,569 ft to 6,911 ft.
        ▼ Is The Chutes a point to point trail?
        Yes, The Chutes is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Chutes?
        The Chutes is 3,875 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Chutes?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Chutes. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Chutes?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Chutes are:
        • July (192 activities)
        • June (117 activities)
        • August (110 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access The Chutes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Chutes are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Chutes?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 85 hours 9 minutes to ride The Chutes. The trail is 3,875 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Chutes?
        The Chutes is a very popular trail. There have been 21,648 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21,350 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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