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5,276 ft
Distance
412 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:18:17
Avg time
386 ft
Altitude change
6,827 ft
Altitude min
7,226 ft
Altitude max
6,827 ft
Altitude start
7,215 ft
Altitude end
7.3%
Grade
-17.5%
Grade max
30.3%
Grade min
4,498 ft
Distance climb
476 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:18:17
Avg time

Mount Cutler Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stratton Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #473 in Hiking [+]
    • #15457 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #11 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #491 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    City of Colorado Springs

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Mount Cutler is ranked #11 for hiking in Colorado. It is a 5,276 ft blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

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Mount Cutler Trail Reports

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Mar 10, 2026 @ 4:26pm (America/Denver)
Mar 10, 2026
Feb 8, 2024 @ 4:15am
Feb 8, 2024
Center path is quite icy, but fairly easy to navigate. Spikes or New England hiking experience recommended
Jun 18, 2022 @ 3:31pm
Jun 18, 2022
Trail is in great shape, a little vegetation is growing into the trail, easy machete work.
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Snow Covered
Avg: 4.01 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mount Cutler located?
      Mount Cutler is located in Stratton Open Space, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Stratton Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.79186, -104.88714.
      ▼ How hard is Mount Cutler?
      Mount Cutler is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Cutler?
      Mount Cutler has 412 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,827 ft to 7,226 ft.
      ▼ Is Mount Cutler a point to point trail?
      Mount Cutler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mount Cutler?
      Mount Cutler is 5,276 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Cutler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Cutler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mount Cutler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Cutler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Mount Cutler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to hike Mount Cutler. The trail is 5,276 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mount Cutler?
      Mount Cutler is a very popular trail. There have been 513 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 655 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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