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12.8 miles
Distance
1,609 ft
Climb
-1,609 ft
Descent
01:34:32
Avg time
6,647 ft
Altitude min
7,430 ft
Altitude max
6,751 ft
Altitude start
6,751 ft
Altitude end
-27.942%
Grade max
20.962%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
5,203 ft
Distance flat
01:34:32
Avg time

Falcon Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Air Force Academy
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #33934 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62151 in Trail Running
    • #38561 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USAFA Natural Resources

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AI Generated Description

Falcon Loop is a highly rated 13 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1,609 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 hour34 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 498 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Falcon Loop Trail Reports

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Oct 20, 2025 @ 10:25am (America/Denver)
Oct 20, 2025
 Soft sand / kitty litter throughout, but still a great quality trail.
Jun 7, 2025 @ 3:24pm
Jun 7, 2025
 The trail is a bit sandy in places, but dry-to-tacky for the most part (decent amount of rain over the last week or so).
May 24, 2025 @ 1:48pm
May 24, 2025
 Military only. Closed to the public
Apr 28, 2025 @ 12:36am
Apr 28, 2025
Dec 29, 2024 @ 1:07pm
Dec 29, 2024
 98% Dry with occasional snow and ice.
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on Oct 20, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      12 Reviews & Comments

      FlRpEVww
      As of Oct 2025, closes to civilians w/o either military ID or a one-time pass to access the base
      Dmac13
      This trail is good! Not too tough clockwise, downhill had just enough tech and flow. I loved it! Not many people either. Good times!
      adamtherealrealtor adamtherealrealtor
      Great trail! From where I parked it was a 14.4 mile loop and I’m feeling it!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Falcon Loop located?
      Falcon Loop is located in Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Air Force Academy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.00007, -104.85045.
      ▼ How hard is Falcon Loop?
      Falcon Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Falcon Loop?
      Falcon Loop has 1,609 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,609 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,647 ft to 7,430 ft.
      ▼ Is Falcon Loop a point to point trail?
      Falcon Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Falcon Loop?
      Falcon Loop is 12.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Falcon Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Falcon Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Falcon Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Falcon Loop are:
      • July (34 activities)
      • September (32 activities)
      • May (31 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Falcon Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Falcon Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Falcon Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 40 minutes to ride Falcon Loop. The trail is 12.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Falcon Loop?
      Falcon Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,933 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,870 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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