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2.4 miles
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-627 ft
Descent
00:26:15
Avg time
-491 ft
Altitude change
8,055 ft
Altitude min
8,546 ft
Altitude max
8,546 ft
Altitude start
8,055 ft
Altitude end
-3.902%
Grade
-28.984%
Grade max
16.594%
Grade min
2,566 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,232 ft
Distance flat
00:26:15
Avg time

Sunshine Kitty Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Penitente Canyon Recreation Area
    South Fork, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41758 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88217 in Trail Running
    • #133773 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #623 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,540 in Trail Running
    • #3,924 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Sunshine Kitty is a highly rated 2 mile popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near South Fork Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 136 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 26 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 26 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 134 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Avg: 4.16 (7 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      greaseeater greaseeater
      Rides both directions but better as a climbing trail to access RD to BS
      jaypriebe
      Rode this one up, and I could not believe how great it was. Sure, it’s a bit of a workout, but I thought it’d be a lot worse. Super job on routing done by the trail builders of this one!
      helimack helimack
      Super fun technical trail. Classic sand stone features including drops, gullies, and dinosaur backs. Equally fun to ride up or down. This trail reminds me of Moab and Gooseberry Mesa. Lots of cactus on the trails edge. Stay sharp.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunshine Kitty located?
      Sunshine Kitty is located in Penitente Canyon Recreation Area, South Fork, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Penitente Canyon Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.84605, -106.30966.
      ▼ How hard is Sunshine Kitty?
      Sunshine Kitty is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.902%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunshine Kitty?
      Sunshine Kitty has 41 m of elevation gain. The trail has 191 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,455 m to 2,605 m.
      ▼ Is Sunshine Kitty a point to point trail?
      Sunshine Kitty is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunshine Kitty?
      Sunshine Kitty is 3.8 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunshine Kitty?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunshine Kitty. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sunshine Kitty? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunshine Kitty are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunshine Kitty?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Sunshine Kitty. The trail is 3.8 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunshine Kitty?
      Sunshine Kitty is a very popular trail. There have been 600 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 613 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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