more stats
1,093 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:01:31
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
6,335 ft
Altitude min
6,353 ft
Altitude max
6,353 ft
Altitude start
6,352 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-13.4%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
518 ft
Distance climb
374 ft
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat
00:01:31
Avg time

Old Goates Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Austin Bluffs
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #219210 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85780 in Trail Running
    • #100680 in Hiking
    • #42068 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,865 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,464 in Trail Running
    • #2,891 in Hiking
    • #1,518 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Colorado Springs

Connecting section of Mr. Goates trail that still exists

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 258 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Goates located?
      Old Goates is located in Austin Bluffs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Austin Bluffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.91252, -104.81202.
      ▼ How hard is Old Goates?
      Old Goates is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Goates?
      Old Goates has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,335 ft to 6,353 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Goates a point to point trail?
      Old Goates is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Goates?
      Old Goates is 1,093 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Goates?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Goates. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old Goates?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old Goates are:
      • April (29 activities)
      • July (29 activities)
      • December (27 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Old Goates? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Goates are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Goates?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Old Goates. The trail is 1,093 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Goates?
      Old Goates is a very popular trail. There have been 1,342 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,546 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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