more stats
1,161 ft
Distance
117 ft
Climb
00:03:35
Avg time
117 ft
Altitude change
5,751 ft
Altitude min
5,868 ft
Altitude max
5,751 ft
Altitude start
5,869 ft
Altitude end
10.1%
Grade
3%
Grade max
23.9%
Grade min
1,161 ft
Distance climb
00:03:35
Avg time

The Shiv Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Cañon
    Cañon City, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Old road cut that provides a connection between Redemption and Hard Time.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 185 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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The Shiv Trail Reports

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Feb 4, 2026 @ 12:15pm (America/Denver)
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Jan 7, 2025 @ 6:35am
Jan 7, 2025
 reporter 3-5 inches of snow
Dec 10, 2024 @ 3:01pm
Dec 10, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Shiv located?
      The Shiv is located in South Cañon, Cañon City, Colorado, United States. It is part of the South Cañon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.40801, -105.27687.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Shiv?
      The Shiv has 117 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,751 ft to 5,868 ft.
      ▼ Is The Shiv a point to point trail?
      The Shiv is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Shiv?
      The Shiv is 1,161 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Shiv?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Shiv. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Shiv? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Shiv are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Shiv?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride The Shiv. The trail is 1,161 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Shiv?
      The Shiv is a very popular trail. There have been 705 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 764 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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