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1,545 ft
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
86 ft
Altitude change
6,788 ft
Altitude min
6,788 ft
Altitude start
6,873 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-7.8%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
1,394 ft
Distance climb
98 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat

Parallel Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #145679 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68899 in Trail Running
    • #59485 in Hiking
    • #20901 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Parallel Trail is a 1,545 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 22.7 km average
6 Months
  • 90 rides
  • 22.9 km avg distance
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  • 268 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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        1 Review & Comments

        BuckNasty44904
        Pretty fun as a descent, with some mild rocky sections. Conditions are mint right now.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Parallel Trail located?
        Parallel Trail 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 38.8285, -104.88992.
        ▼ How hard is Parallel Trail?
        Parallel Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Parallel Trail?
        Parallel Trail has 90 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,788 ft to 6,874 ft.
        ▼ Is Parallel Trail a point to point trail?
        Parallel Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Parallel Trail?
        Parallel Trail is 1,545 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Parallel Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Parallel Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Parallel Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Parallel Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Parallel Trail?
        Parallel Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,081 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,426 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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