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859 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:01:39
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
6,291 ft
Altitude min
6,348 ft
Altitude max
6,291 ft
Altitude start
6,340 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-10.583%
Grade max
30%
Grade min
487 ft
Distance climb
163 ft
Distance down
209 ft
Distance flat
00:01:39
Avg time

Meadowlark Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #223208 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128150 in Trail Running
    • #78033 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,919 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,680 in Trail Running
    • #2,402 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Meadowlark is a 859 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 183 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Meadowlark Trail Reports

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Aug 9, 2025 @ 11:54am
Aug 9, 2025
 slightly gravely/sandy a couple of spots
Mar 6, 2025 @ 12:06pm
Mar 6, 2025
 Mostly dry, but a couple muddy spots
Jul 4, 2024 @ 2:40am
Jul 4, 2024
Nov 15, 2023 @ 4:34am
Nov 15, 2023
 Loose where the construction is. May pack down with time.
Sep 28, 2023 @ 9:57am
Sep 28, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Meadowlark located?
      Meadowlark 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 38.84976, -104.88483.
      ▼ How hard is Meadowlark?
      Meadowlark is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Meadowlark?
      Meadowlark has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,291 ft to 6,348 ft.
      ▼ Is Meadowlark a point to point trail?
      Meadowlark is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Meadowlark?
      Meadowlark is 859 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Meadowlark?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Meadowlark. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Meadowlark? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Meadowlark are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Meadowlark?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Meadowlark. The trail is 859 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Meadowlark?
      Meadowlark is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,057 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,170 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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