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1,778 ft
Distance
-153 ft
Descent
00:04:49
Avg time
-155 ft
Altitude change
6,448 ft
Altitude min
6,603 ft
Altitude max
6,603 ft
Altitude start
6,450 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-21.8%
Grade max
-1.6%
Grade min
1,778 ft
Distance down
00:04:49
Avg time

Nachos Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ute Valley Park
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24799 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78305 in Trail Running
    • #56676 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

One of the more technical trails at Ute Valley park, the enterance is a mellow rock roller and there are 2 optional drops 3-4 Ft drops on this trail.
Not technically a downhill only biking route. Bike bells are highly recommended.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 206 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,404 rides
  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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Aug 16, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/Denver)
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Jul 26, 2026
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Avg: 4.52 (14 votes)
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        Directions to nachos trailhead (38.914670, -104.856110)
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        Trail Review Ep.1: Nachos at Ute Valley
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        16:46 | 541 | Apr 3, 2021 , Colorado Springs
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Nachos

        ▼ Where is Nachos located?
        Nachos is located in Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Ute Valley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.91467, -104.85611.
        ▼ How hard is Nachos?
        Nachos is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nachos?
        The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,448 ft to 6,603 ft.
        ▼ Is Nachos a point to point trail?
        Nachos is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Nachos?
        Nachos is 1,778 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nachos?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Nachos. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nachos?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nachos are:
        • July (130 activities)
        • June (73 activities)
        • October (72 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Nachos? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nachos are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Nachos?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Nachos. The trail is 1,778 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Nachos?
        Nachos is a very popular trail. There have been 13,141 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,617 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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