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2.4 miles
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-627 ft
Descent
00:28:02
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
00:28:02
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 [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50325 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18558 in Trail Running
    • #60543 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 28 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 128 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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on Apr 4, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.16 (7 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      12 Hours of Penitence Joker Lap Course Archived
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      The 12 Hours of Penitence features a 17-mile lap that gains 2,000ft in elevation per lap. Nearly 80% of...
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      5 ★ 43%
      4 ★ 29%
      3 ★ 14%
      2 ★ 14%
      1 ★

      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 136 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 627 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,055 ft to 8,546 ft.
      ▼ 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 2.4 miles 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 21 minutes to ride Sunshine Kitty. The trail is 2.4 miles 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 585 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 595 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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