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1,214 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-119 ft
Descent
00:02:58
Avg time
-105 ft
Altitude change
6,902 ft
Altitude min
7,010 ft
Altitude max
7,010 ft
Altitude start
6,906 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-35.8%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
256 ft
Distance climb
899 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:02:58
Avg time

Upper Chutes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stratton Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #26769 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    City of Colorado Springs

This is the new Advanced/difficult-rate Rock Armored section of the Chutes that riders can start on from Gold Camp Road.

source: https://coloradosprings.gov/chutes
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 315 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 2,069 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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        Directions to upper-chutes trailhead (38.800220, -104.876720)
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        5:27 | 426 | Nov 13, 2020 , Colorado Springs
        Upper Chutes
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        0:36 | | Aug 29, 2024 , Colorado Springs

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Chutes

        ▼ Where is Upper Chutes located?
        Upper Chutes is located in Stratton Open Space, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Stratton Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.80022, -104.87672.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Chutes?
        Upper Chutes is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Chutes?
        Upper Chutes has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,902 ft to 7,010 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Chutes a point to point trail?
        Yes, Upper Chutes is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Chutes?
        Upper Chutes is 1,214 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Chutes?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Chutes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Chutes?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Chutes are:
        • July (143 activities)
        • May (115 activities)
        • June (103 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Chutes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Chutes are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Chutes?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Upper Chutes. The trail is 1,214 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Chutes?
        Upper Chutes is a very popular trail. There have been 15,804 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,697 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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