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4,629 ft
Distance
-198 ft
Descent
00:06:57
Avg time
-199 ft
Altitude change
6,452 ft
Altitude min
6,651 ft
Altitude max
6,651 ft
Altitude start
6,453 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
1.3%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
3,996 ft
Distance down
591 ft
Distance flat
00:06:57
Avg time

Upper Meadows Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stratton Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52062 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30404 in Trail Running
    • #87370 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Colorado Springs

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AI Generated Description

Upper Meadows Loop is a 4,629 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 181 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 780 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
Status:
on Jun 23, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Meadows Loop located?
      Upper Meadows Loop 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 38.79999, -104.86997.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Meadows Loop?
      Upper Meadows Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Meadows Loop?
      The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,452 ft to 6,651 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Meadows Loop a point to point trail?
      Upper Meadows Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Meadows Loop?
      Upper Meadows Loop is 4,629 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Meadows Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Meadows Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Meadows Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Meadows Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Meadows Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Upper Meadows Loop. The trail is 4,629 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Meadows Loop?
      Upper Meadows Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,897 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,200 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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