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1,517 ft
Distance
128 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:02:54
Avg time
50 ft
Altitude change
6,194 ft
Altitude min
6,292 ft
Altitude max
6,194 ft
Altitude start
6,244 ft
Altitude end
3.307%
Grade
-87.363%
Grade max
34.03%
Grade min
1,113 ft
Distance climb
404 ft
Distance down
00:02:54
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Lower Hogback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60058 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43106 in Trail Running
    • #86634 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Lower Hogback is a 1,517 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 82 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 487 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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        Directions to lower-hogback trailhead (38.851690, -104.877950)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Hogback

        ▼ Where is Lower Hogback located?
        Lower Hogback 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 38.85169, -104.87795.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Hogback?
        Lower Hogback is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.307%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Hogback?
        Lower Hogback has 128 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,194 ft to 6,292 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Hogback a point to point trail?
        Lower Hogback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Hogback?
        Lower Hogback is 1,517 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Hogback?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Hogback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Hogback?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Hogback are:
        • July (61 activities)
        • June (29 activities)
        • August (28 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lower Hogback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Hogback are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Hogback?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Lower Hogback. The trail is 1,517 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Hogback?
        Lower Hogback is a very popular trail. There have been 4,238 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,953 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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