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1,050 ft
Distance
-99 ft
Descent
00:03:42
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
00:03:42
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Staircase Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Pueblo
    Pueblo, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #70471 in Hiking [+]
    • #70588 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.

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

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Staircase

        ▼ 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 7 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 206 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 217 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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