more stats
1,627 ft
Distance
120 ft
Climb
00:02:31
Avg time
120 ft
Altitude change
6,369 ft
Altitude min
6,490 ft
Altitude max
6,369 ft
Altitude start
6,490 ft
Altitude end
7.4%
Grade
1.7%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
1,627 ft
Distance climb
00:02:31
Avg time

Red Rover Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ute Valley Park
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • AKA
    Cheese fondue
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #155862 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155007 in Trail Running
    • #152171 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,027 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,704 in Trail Running
    • #4,675 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Formerly cheese fondue, the new trail is uphill only for bike traffic and connects to the rerouted Down Hill only trails and Jump area

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 181 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,266 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Red Rover Trail Reports

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on Aug 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Rover located?
      Red Rover 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 38.91379, -104.84282.
      ▼ How hard is Red Rover?
      Red Rover is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Rover?
      Red Rover has 120 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,369 ft to 6,490 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Rover a point to point trail?
      Yes, Red Rover is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Rover?
      Red Rover is 1,627 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Rover?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Rover. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red Rover? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Rover are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Rover?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Red Rover. The trail is 1,627 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Rover?
      Red Rover is a very popular trail. There have been 9,802 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,398 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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