more stats
5,180 ft
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
00:05:26
Avg time
-88 ft
Altitude change
6,276 ft
Altitude min
6,422 ft
Altitude max
6,416 ft
Altitude start
6,329 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
1,811 ft
Distance climb
2,976 ft
Distance down
394 ft
Distance flat
00:05:26
Avg time

Upper Meadows (SOS) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stratton Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92563 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96430 in Trail Running
    • #105622 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    City of Colorado Springs

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AI Generated Description

Upper Meadows (SOS) is a 5,180 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
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  • Trail Arts
    2010
    Builder
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 332 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Upper Meadows (SOS) Trail Reports

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on Aug 27, 2025
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      5.0 13 miles 2,148 ft 20 Loop
      This incorporates two great downhill trails by a moderate climb on Gold Camp Road. The route starts at...
      3 miles 526 ft 5 Loop
      Created by Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association (COSMBA)
      25 miles 4,474 ft 26 Loop
      This is my favorite way to train for climbs in but still enjoy downhill.
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      1 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Upper Meadows (SOS) located?
      Upper Meadows (SOS) 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 38.8031, -104.8634.
      How hard is Upper Meadows (SOS)?
      Upper Meadows (SOS) is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.7%.
      What is the elevation gain for Upper Meadows (SOS)?
      Upper Meadows (SOS) has 84 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,276 ft to 6,422 ft.
      Is Upper Meadows (SOS) a point to point trail?
      Upper Meadows (SOS) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Upper Meadows (SOS)?
      Upper Meadows (SOS) is 5,180 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Upper Meadows (SOS)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Meadows (SOS). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Upper Meadows (SOS)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Meadows (SOS) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Upper Meadows (SOS)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Meadows (SOS). The trail is 5,180 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 (SOS)?
      Upper Meadows (SOS) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,781 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,703 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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