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2,730 ft
Distance
195 ft
Climb
00:09:21
Avg time
195 ft
Altitude change
6,458 ft
Altitude min
6,652 ft
Altitude max
6,458 ft
Altitude start
6,654 ft
Altitude end
7.1%
Grade
1.2%
Grade max
49.8%
Grade min
2,730 ft
Distance climb
00:09:21
Avg time

Lion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107872 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131920 in Trail Running
    • #149343 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,200 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,805 in Trail Running
    • #4,534 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Newly realigned/narrowed trail with berms and optional lines/jumps

Tags
BermsJumps
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 24 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 300 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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on Mar 28, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2:41 | 597 | Mar 16, 2021 , Colorado Springs
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      9:22 | 1497 | Jan 25, 2021 , Colorado Springs

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Nieltr5HJa
      This trail needs a lot of love to rebuild it after all the torrential rains we got earlier this year. There are very large runoff ruts in the trail that want to grab your tire as you weave through the rocks. Would recommend taking this very slow until the trail gets a maintenance day to fill in all the ruts.
      doubletrackdodgermtb
      super fast fun trail that weaves around bushes and rocks with some opportunities to jump, stay to the right about 3 quarters down the trail to stay on lions trail.
      pbfan08 pbfan08
      City continues to mangle this trail and make it more dangerous every couple months, be careful with the flat turns that invite speed up top. There's boulders placed precariously in terrible spots that are bound to injure/maim someone.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lion located?
      Lion 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 38.84178, -104.88061.
      ▼ How hard is Lion?
      Lion is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lion?
      Lion has 195 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,458 ft to 6,652 ft.
      ▼ Is Lion a point to point trail?
      Lion is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lion?
      Lion is 2,730 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lion?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lion. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lion are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lion?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Lion. The trail is 2,730 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lion?
      Lion is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,275 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,218 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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