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4,877 ft
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-248 ft
Descent
00:07:56
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
00:07:56
Avg time

Garbage Chute Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #76812 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122060 in Trail Running
    • #119882 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    City 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

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 537 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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        Directions to garbage-chute trailhead (38.828500, -104.889910)

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        Routes with this trail

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        ScreaminDemon Loop
        ★ 3.5 • 8 miles • 1,238 ft • 24 • Loop •
        Just one of my favorite quick loops around Red Rocks.
        75
        Hold Fast
        ★ 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...
        18
        Red Rocks OS from the South
        10 miles • 1,475 ft • 11 • Loop •
        This is a fun 10 mile route with 1,500 feet of elevation that starts from the south side of Red Rocks...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Garbage Chute

        ▼ Where is Garbage Chute located?
        Garbage Chute 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 38.8285, -104.88991.
        ▼ How hard is Garbage Chute?
        Garbage Chute is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.592%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Garbage Chute?
        Garbage Chute has 73 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 248 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,597 ft to 6,777 ft.
        ▼ Is Garbage Chute a point to point trail?
        Garbage Chute is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Garbage Chute?
        Garbage Chute is 4,877 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Garbage Chute?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Garbage Chute. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Garbage Chute?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Garbage Chute are:
        • July (101 activities)
        • June (54 activities)
        • August (54 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Garbage Chute? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Garbage Chute are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Garbage Chute?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Garbage Chute. The trail is 4,877 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Garbage Chute?
        Garbage Chute is a very popular trail. There have been 4,445 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,135 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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