more stats
1,936 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-178 ft
Descent
00:03:03
Avg time
-160 ft
Altitude change
6,443 ft
Altitude min
6,621 ft
Altitude max
6,603 ft
Altitude start
6,444 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
364 ft
Distance climb
1,572 ft
Distance down
00:03:03
Avg time

Upper Codell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66513 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89599 in Trail Running
    • #115683 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,206 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,578 in Trail Running
    • #3,296 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015

Possible climb, fun descent over rock features with exposure at the top, jumps, berms, and flow at the bottom.

Tags
BermsExposureJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 413 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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on Jun 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.17 (6 votes)
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      Starts off real chunky and technical then switches to more of an enduro vibe with fun little drops and rollers

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Codell located?
      Upper Codell is located in Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Red Rock Canyon Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.83462, -104.88231.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Codell?
      Upper Codell is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Codell?
      Upper Codell has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,443 ft to 6,621 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Codell a point to point trail?
      Upper Codell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Codell?
      Upper Codell is 1,936 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Codell?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Codell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Codell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Codell are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Codell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Upper Codell. The trail is 1,936 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Codell?
      Upper Codell is a very popular trail. There have been 3,542 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,282 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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