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3,875 ft
Distance
-343 ft
Descent
00:03:09
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
00:03:09
Avg time
The Chutes Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaStratton Open Space
Colorado Springs, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionOne Direction
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Roller Coaster
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Land OwnerCity of Colorado Springs
Fast flowing descent with varying terrain. This trail was converted to downhill only in October 2019.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 22 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 618 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 3,301 rides
- Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to the-chutes-12538 trailhead
(38.802500, -104.876280)
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Videos
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mtb
24:38 |
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Jul 20, 2026 , Colorado Springs
mtb
2:48 |
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May 17, 2026 , Colorado Springs
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3:45 |
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Nov 10, 2021 , Colorado Springs
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4:25 |
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Jun 3, 2021 , Colorado Springs
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4 Reviews & Comments
Mtnbikegod
Rode this on my handcycle with no problems. Definitely for the intermediate to advanced ability adaptive rider, not the best for beginners. Used chamberlain and ladders to return without any difficulty except for one tight rock garden on ladders.
markymarkindenver
One of my favorite downhills on the front range. Totally a blue - this doesn't qualify as a black by any stretch of my imagination.
weganter
Great, fun downhill only trail. Definitely a blue not a black- everything is easily rolled and rocks are minimal.
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