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3.1 miles
Distance
366 ft
Climb
-592 ft
Descent
00:35:47
Avg time
-226 ft
Altitude change
10,025 ft
Altitude min
10,350 ft
Altitude max
10,274 ft
Altitude start
10,049 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-44.2%
Grade max
23.9%
Grade min
4,783 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:35:47
Avg time

Foresters Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    North Cheyenne Cañon Park
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #701
  • AKA
    Jones
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116092 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29743 in E-Biking
    • #137910 in Trail Running
    • #131926 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3

This is a great mountain trail for many user types. This is a legal dirt bike trail, so it can get a bit soft for mountain bikes.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association

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  • 12 rides
  • 35 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Foresters Trail Reports

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Apr 26, 2026 @ 7:59am (America/Denver)
Apr 26, 2026
Good to go
Aug 14, 2022 @ 1:36pm
Aug 14, 2022
A lot of up and down. A lot of rocks that will force u to hike ur bike. Not very fun. Pay attention… pipeline and foresters and next to...
Jul 9, 2022 @ 6:47pm
Jul 9, 2022
Rideable. Blown out in parts, but nothing someone riding COS hasn't seen before. Downhill is entirely rideable, although some features ain't...
Apr 29, 2021 @ 7:04pm
Apr 29, 2021
There’s a ton a snow. Doable but not very fun, there’s a lot of hike a bike
Sep 26, 2020 @ 8:01am
Sep 26, 2020
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on Apr 26, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.49 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to foresters trailhead (38.763030, -104.961870)

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      7:14 | 498 | May 14, 2019 , Colorado Springs

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Foresters located?
      Foresters is located in North Cheyenne Cañon Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the North Cheyenne Cañon Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.76303, -104.96187.
      How hard is Foresters?
      Foresters is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      What is the elevation gain for Foresters?
      Foresters has 366 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 592 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,025 ft to 10,350 ft.
      Is Foresters a point to point trail?
      Foresters is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Foresters?
      Foresters is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Foresters?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Foresters. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Foresters? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Foresters are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Foresters?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to ride Foresters. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Foresters?
      Foresters is a moderately popular trail. There have been 498 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 482 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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