more stats
1,050 ft
Distance
-99 ft
Descent
00:03:44
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
4,985 ft
Altitude min
5,084 ft
Altitude max
5,084 ft
Altitude start
4,984 ft
Altitude end
-9.4%
Grade
-22.6%
Grade max
843 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:03:44
Avg time

Staircase Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Pueblo
    Pueblo, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #8240 in Hiking [+]
    • #166255 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #261 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #5,013 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    CPW

Steep descent with washed out and off camber hairpins and railroad tie steps.

Access Info

Can be accessed from either Arkansas Point (top) or the Duke (bottom).

Tags
Stairs

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Staircase Trail Reports

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Oct 22, 2022 @ 6:08am
Oct 22, 2022
May 28, 2020 @ 9:33am
May 28, 2020
Jun 30, 2018 @ 6:16am
Jun 30, 2018
 state park closed due to wildfire
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      blensen
      Trail signs now indicate Staircase is hiking only. 1/15/23

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Staircase located?
      Staircase is located in Lake Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Lake Pueblo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.24851, -104.73313.
      ▼ How hard is Staircase?
      Staircase is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Staircase?
      The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,985 ft to 5,084 ft.
      ▼ Is Staircase a point to point trail?
      Staircase is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Staircase?
      Staircase is 1,050 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Staircase?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Staircase. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Staircase? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Staircase are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Staircase?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to hike Staircase. The trail is 1,050 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Staircase?
      Staircase is a very popular trail. There have been 210 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 221 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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