more stats
3,081 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:04:03
Avg time
-33 ft
Altitude change
6,515 ft
Altitude min
6,589 ft
Altitude max
6,548 ft
Altitude start
6,516 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
10.2%
Grade min
1,266 ft
Distance climb
1,234 ft
Distance down
584 ft
Distance flat
00:04:03
Avg time

High Arches Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ute Valley Park
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96330 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112550 in Trail Running
    • #99169 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,902 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,181 in Trail Running
    • #2,844 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Double track ridge trail with great views of the valley

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 186 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 850 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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High Arches Trail Reports

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on Aug 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.38 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is High Arches located?
      High Arches is located in Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Ute Valley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.92366, -104.8578.
      ▼ How hard is High Arches?
      High Arches is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Arches?
      High Arches has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,515 ft to 6,589 ft.
      ▼ Is High Arches a point to point trail?
      High Arches is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is High Arches?
      High Arches is 3,081 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Arches?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on High Arches. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access High Arches? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Arches are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride High Arches?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride High Arches. The trail is 3,081 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is High Arches?
      High Arches is a very popular trail. There have been 6,895 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,773 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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