more stats
1,762 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:08
Avg time
59 ft
Altitude change
6,947 ft
Altitude min
7,011 ft
Altitude max
6,952 ft
Altitude start
7,011 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
1,312 ft
Distance climb
102 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:03:08
Avg time

Kicker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Herman
    Monument, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68560 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85167 in Trail Running
    • #101470 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,238 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,447 in Trail Running
    • #2,916 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Slow, winding trail cross country trail that still beats taking the road.

Tags
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 127 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 619 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Kicker Trail Reports

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May 14, 2025 @ 3:15pm
May 14, 2025
 reporter dry hard pack , windy
Jun 30, 2024 @ 10:36am
Jun 30, 2024
Oct 8, 2023 @ 3:24am
Oct 8, 2023
Aug 22, 2023 @ 5:04pm
Aug 22, 2023
 reporter
Mar 30, 2023 @ 5:59am
Mar 30, 2023
 Following brush-hogging in the area, this trail and most others in the park are buried under deep mulch. In places, the trail has disappeared,...
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on May 14, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Large line at Valmont
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      2:01 | 283 | Aug 18, 2014 , Monument
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      0:50 | 2150 | Feb 24, 2013 , Monument
      Just Jumpin
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      0:24 | 143 | Oct 7, 2010 , Monument
      whipping off of a kicker
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      0:04 | 66 | Apr 12, 2009 , Monument
      2.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      4 ★
      3 ★ 67%
      2 ★ 33%
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kicker located?
      Kicker is located in Mount Herman, Monument, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Mount Herman trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.07992, -104.88906.
      ▼ How hard is Kicker?
      Kicker is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kicker?
      Kicker has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,947 ft to 7,011 ft.
      ▼ Is Kicker a point to point trail?
      Kicker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Kicker?
      Kicker is 1,762 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kicker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kicker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Kicker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kicker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kicker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Kicker. The trail is 1,762 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kicker?
      Kicker is a very popular trail. There have been 3,073 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,077 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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