more stats
1,913 ft
Distance
124 ft
Climb
00:04:02
Avg time
126 ft
Altitude change
6,694 ft
Altitude min
6,820 ft
Altitude max
6,694 ft
Altitude start
6,821 ft
Altitude end
6.6%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
1,729 ft
Distance climb
187 ft
Distance flat
00:04:02
Avg time

Section 16 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46318 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71311 in Trail Running
    • #80381 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #731 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,103 in Trail Running
    • #2,445 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Section 16 is a 1,913 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 142 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 820 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Section 16 Trail Reports

Status:
on Aug 9, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to section-16 trailhead (38.838430, -104.891950)

      Photos

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      Videos

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      Red Rock Canyon Open Space - Intemann to Roundup
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      8:10 | 34 | May 17, 2026 , Colorado Springs
      Chunky Downhill! PALMER TRAIL / SECTION 16...
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      10:35 | 650 | Nov 14, 2020 , Colorado Springs
      Day Before the Snowstorm - Section 16 Trail -...
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      9:35 | 397 | Nov 14, 2020 , Colorado Springs
      youtuber The Steepness and the Bear - Mountain Biking...
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      16:39 | 400 | Dec 4, 2018 , Colorado Springs

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 2,762 ft • 17 •
      Good 2.5 to 3 hour ride that will get you up into the hills from Red Rocks
      15 miles • 2,362 ft • 19 • Loop •
      Created by Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association (COSMBA)http://www.cosmba.org
      8 miles • 1,405 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Good mix of climbing and descending. They have black diamonds but I don't think anyone would actually...
      4.0 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 100%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      4 Reviews & Comments

      BuckNasty44904
      The trail signage calls this Greenlee. They’ve been working on this lately, so right now it’s loose, has some awkward off cambers, and definitely is not a black trail. I don’t even think it’s really a blue.
      stiksandstones stiksandstones
      Packed snow, easy and hikeable snow conditions bike was a bit more challenging-had to see for myself-I’ll be back in the spring.
      Jrhockney
      Not black...barely even a blue...still somewhat fun though

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Section 16 located?
      Section 16 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 38.83843, -104.89195.
      ▼ How hard is Section 16?
      Section 16 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Section 16?
      Section 16 has 124 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,694 ft to 6,820 ft.
      ▼ Is Section 16 a point to point trail?
      Section 16 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Section 16?
      Section 16 is 1,913 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Section 16?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Section 16. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Section 16? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Section 16 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Section 16?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Section 16. The trail is 1,913 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Section 16?
      Section 16 is a very popular trail. There have been 5,502 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,392 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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