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618 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:01:38
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
4,983 ft
Altitude min
5,039 ft
Altitude max
5,039 ft
Altitude start
5,001 ft
Altitude end
-39.396%
Grade max
16.682%
Grade min
215 ft
Distance climb
350 ft
Distance down
53 ft
Distance flat
00:01:38
Avg time

Lower Dog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Pueblo
    Pueblo, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44074 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137635 in Trail Running
    • #51153 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    CPW

Steep, tech trail with multiple line options over rock slabs and a short bridge.

Access Info

Can be accessed from Dead Dog or Rollercoaster (top) or Broken Hip (bottom). Can only be climbed by pushing the bike.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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        Directions to lower-dog trailhead (38.238000, -104.733950)
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        Pueblo - Dead Dog to Broken Hip - Getting Lost!
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Dog

        ▼ Where is Lower Dog located?
        Lower Dog is located in Lake Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Lake Pueblo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.238, -104.73395.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Dog?
        Lower Dog is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Dog?
        Lower Dog has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,983 ft to 5,039 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Dog a point to point trail?
        Lower Dog is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Dog?
        Lower Dog is 618 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Dog?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Dog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Dog?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Dog are:
        • April (31 activities)
        • February (31 activities)
        • March (25 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lower Dog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Dog are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Dog?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lower Dog. The trail is 618 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Dog?
        Lower Dog is a very popular trail. There have been 1,381 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,679 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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