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4,747 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-271 ft
Descent
00:06:50
Avg time
-256 ft
Altitude change
6,296 ft
Altitude min
6,565 ft
Altitude max
6,552 ft
Altitude start
6,296 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-22.2%
Grade max
11%
Grade min
502 ft
Distance climb
3,776 ft
Distance down
472 ft
Distance flat
00:06:50
Avg time

Summit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Austin Bluffs
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48801 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149839 in Trail Running
    • #131487 in Hiking
    • #48972 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #782 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,482 in Trail Running
    • #3,850 in Hiking
    • #724 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Colorado Springs

Trial from parking/access on west side up to Pulpit rock and the ridge line further up. Nicely cut trail, good flow

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FlowyRidgeline
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16.1 km avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Sep 23, 2026 @ 1:16pm (America/Denver)
Sep 23, 2026
Jul 7, 2025 @ 10:35am
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Jul 2, 2025 @ 8:16am
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Feb 24, 2025 @ 6:08pm
Feb 24, 2025
 Sections of clay mud, avoid.
Dec 4, 2024 @ 2:21pm
Dec 4, 2024
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on Sep 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      D-Loop #4.2: ABOS & Pulpit
      10 miles • 1,078 ft • 9 • Loop •
      Start by parking in the lot just off N. Nevada Ave. It's the light by UCHealth Grandview and you'll turn...
      D-Loop #4B - ABOS/Pulpit
      6 miles • 635 ft • 8 • Loop •
      Start at the parking lot for the training fields. Take the Pulpit Rock Urban Trail doubletrack east into...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Summit located?
      Summit is located in Austin Bluffs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Austin Bluffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.91227, -104.81053.
      ▼ How hard is Summit?
      Summit is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Summit?
      Summit has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 271 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,296 ft to 6,565 ft.
      ▼ Is Summit a point to point trail?
      Summit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Summit?
      Summit is 4,747 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Summit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Summit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Summit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Summit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Summit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Summit. The trail is 4,747 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Summit?
      Summit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 664 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 675 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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