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4,877 ft
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-248 ft
Descent
00:07:47
Avg time
-175 ft
Altitude change
6,597 ft
Altitude min
6,777 ft
Altitude max
6,777 ft
Altitude start
6,602 ft
Altitude end
-3.592%
Grade
-22.012%
Grade max
12.63%
Grade min
1,332 ft
Distance climb
3,215 ft
Distance down
330 ft
Distance flat
00:07:47
Avg time
Garbage Chute Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRed Rock Canyon Open Space
Colorado Springs, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Year Opened2017
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Land OwnerCity of Colorado Springs
New connector from Section 16 to the top of the garbage dump section of RedRocks. In the downhill direction this trail is smooth and flowy with a few rollers and rock/slickrock type sections. Uphill, this is a moderate climb and a good option to connect to section 16 aside for White Acres.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 27 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 541 rides
- Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Directions to garbage-chute trailhead
(38.828500, -104.889910)
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mtb
8:12 |
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Dec 4, 2020 , Colorado Springs
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0:04 |
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Oct 20, 2021 , Colorado Springs
Routes with this trail
★ 3.5 • 8 miles • 1,238 ft • 24 • Loop •
Just one of my favorite quick loops around Red Rocks.
★ 2.0 • 11 miles • 1,748 ft • 22 • Point to Point •
Starts at the top parking lot in North Cheyenne Canon Park and ends at the Red Rack parking lot next to...
15 miles • 2,362 ft • 19 • Loop •
Created by Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association (COSMBA)http://www.cosmba.org
doubletrackdodgermtb
Fun flow with some rocks, and good berms
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