more stats
2,457 ft
Distance
-112 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
6,291 ft
Altitude min
6,402 ft
Altitude max
6,402 ft
Altitude start
6,293 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-18.8%
Grade max
0.4%
Grade min
23 ft
Distance climb
2,146 ft
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
Avg time

Cresta Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stratton Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #174886 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78397 in Trail Running
    • #126656 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,254 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,274 in Trail Running
    • #3,648 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Colorado Springs

Short trail that connects Stratton Open Space with Cresta Road near Cheyenne Mountain High School.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 8 miles average
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  • 200 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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Cresta Trail Trail Reports

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Oct 1, 2026 @ 5:10pm (America/Denver)
3 days
 few mud spots
Jul 29, 2026 @ 10:33am (America/Denver)
Jul 29, 2026
 Some mud puddles, most can be ridden around
Jun 23, 2026 @ 5:50pm (America/Denver)
Jun 23, 2026
Feb 3, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/Denver)
Feb 3, 2026
 A little bit of everything, dry, hero, mud, ice
Jan 4, 2026 @ 10:03am (America/Denver)
Jan 4, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cresta Trail located?
      Cresta Trail 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 38.80313, -104.86347.
      ▼ How hard is Cresta Trail?
      Cresta Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cresta Trail?
      The trail has 112 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,291 ft to 6,402 ft.
      ▼ Is Cresta Trail a point to point trail?
      Cresta Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cresta Trail?
      Cresta Trail is 2,457 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cresta Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cresta Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cresta Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cresta Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cresta Trail?
      The estimated time to ride Cresta Trail is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 2,457 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Cresta Trail?
      Cresta Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 2,686 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,754 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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