more stats
3,835 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:06:40
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
6,261 ft
Altitude min
6,373 ft
Altitude max
6,373 ft
Altitude start
6,283 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
15.9%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
2,976 ft
Distance down
551 ft
Distance flat
00:06:40
Avg time

Codell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64560 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107029 in Trail Running
    • #102815 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,139 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,046 in Trail Running
    • #2,946 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Fun trail along the hogback, one technical rock move but otherwise intermediate/beginner.

Tags
Rock slabs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 407 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Codell Trail Reports

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Dec 28, 2023 @ 7:02pm
Dec 28, 2023
 Great conditions as of Dec 27! No mud or ice.
Nov 12, 2023 @ 4:05pm
Nov 12, 2023
Nov 7, 2023 @ 10:06am
Nov 7, 2023
Mar 13, 2023 @ 9:28pm
Mar 13, 2023
Nov 24, 2022 @ 2:01am
Nov 24, 2022
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Status:
on Dec 28, 2023
Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      8:12 | 144 | Dec 4, 2020 , Colorado Springs

      Routes with this trail

      59
      Advanced Red Rocks Loop
      15 miles • 2,362 ft • 19 • Loop •
      Created by Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association (COSMBA)http://www.cosmba.org
      5
      Red Rocks Loop
      6 miles • 885 ft • 6 •
      The Marc loop through red rocks
      10
      Intermediate Red Rocks Loop
      7 miles • 996 ft • 9 • Loop •
      Created by Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association (COSMBA)http://www.cosmba.org
      4.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
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      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Codell located?
      Codell is located in Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Red Rock Canyon Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.83882, -104.87778.
      ▼ How hard is Codell?
      Codell is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Codell?
      Codell has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,261 ft to 6,373 ft.
      ▼ Is Codell a point to point trail?
      Codell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Codell?
      Codell is 3,835 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Codell?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Codell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Codell?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Codell are:
      • March (20 activities)
      • May (20 activities)
      • July (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Codell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Codell are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Codell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Codell. The trail is 3,835 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Codell?
      Codell is a very popular trail. There have been 3,432 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,724 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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