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3.5 miles
Distance
439 ft
Climb
-1,319 ft
Descent
00:28:53
Avg time
-880 ft
Altitude change
6,620 ft
Altitude min
7,866 ft
Altitude max
7,500 ft
Altitude start
6,620 ft
Altitude end
-4.805%
Grade
-34.897%
Grade max
20.974%
Grade min
4,771 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
626 ft
Distance flat
00:28:53
Avg time

High Drive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Cheyenne Cañon Park
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 60 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Road is well maintained by the forest service. Not open to public vehicles, but an occasional forest service car will be present.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23 rides
  • 31.9 km avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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High Drive Trail Reports

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Aug 22, 2026 @ 8:13am (America/Denver)
Aug 22, 2026
Mar 16, 2025 @ 9:17am
Mar 16, 2025
 Steep side is still icy near sect16/666, completely dry on the less steep side.
Mar 15, 2025 @ 7:26pm
Mar 15, 2025
Jun 1, 2024 @ 8:04am
Jun 1, 2024
Jun 25, 2022 @ 10:28am
Jun 25, 2022
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on Aug 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      719 Pixie Repack race 2022
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      0:38 | 116 | Nov 14, 2022 , Colorado Springs
      18th Anual 719 Pixie Repack, High Drive...
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      0:49 | 400 | Nov 1, 2021 , Colorado Springs

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is High Drive located?
      High Drive 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 38.79026, -104.90361.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Drive?
      High Drive has 439 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,319 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,620 ft to 7,866 ft.
      ▼ Is High Drive a point to point trail?
      High Drive is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is High Drive?
      High Drive is 3.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Drive?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on High Drive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access High Drive? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Drive are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride High Drive?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride High Drive. The trail is 3.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is High Drive?
      High Drive is a very popular trail. There have been 1,431 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,479 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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