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Garden of the Gods (Ute Trail) Mountain Bike Trail
Colorado Springs, Colorado
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
11 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 6/21/07 by teamfreak16 |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #1737 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 118 | Wishlist: 43 |
| Avg. Speed: 1.15 mph | Avg. Time: 4hr 48min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +379/-366 ft |
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Description: This is a pretty easy ride and a great one for a leisurely ride in Colorado. Little elevation change, a great ride to get acclimated to the elevation in the Springs. Hard pack with soem tight, twisty sections. Great for beginners.
Description: This is a pretty easy ride and a great one for a leisurely ride in Colorado. Little elevation change, a great ride to get acclimated to the elevation in the Springs. Hard pack with soem tight, twisty sections. Great for beginners.
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by rcraft6826 on August 3, 2010
good trail for beginners, very slow pace to help build up cardio if ur just starting out.
reviewed by skibum on October 7, 2007
Probably the best place in the world to take a newbie. Nothing threatening here--just some easy singletrack in a rare combination of civilization with crazy views. Get up on the Niobara trail for some minor technical challenge (switchbacks and rocks).
reviewed by dougsmith on September 22, 2007
Most of these trails are easy. Just a good simple ride with great views. Not alot of trails open to mountain biking. Fun to ride at night if you have a headlight.
Similar Trail: Palmer Park
reviewed by teamfreak16 on June 21, 2007
Just got back from riding this trail. Probably not technical enough for the likes of some, however, I had a great time riding it. Twisty, fast trails, some decent, short climbs, and even better if you work the Mariopara trail into it as well. All in all, it was a good morning ride.* Review edited 6/21/2007 I rate it a 6...
* Review edited 6/21/2007
Similar Trail: Palmer Park, Stratton Open Space
reviewed by gregger on August 27, 2006
Heavy rain yesterday left a lot of the trails here soft and muddy, but still a great time. Despite its reputation as an "easy" ride, there are definitely some tight spots and obstacles to be found. Can't beat the scenery.
reviewed by hippiedeb on August 27, 2006
I am a beginner with determination. This trail was challenging for me because of the downhill with stairs, the steep sides and the unfortunate washout areas because of the rain we have gotten lately. We were on the trails 98% of the time, only took the road to get back to the visitor's center. The scenery is amazing...seems silly to say because it is just so awesome. I am so lucky to live here.
reviewed by rocketbracket on July 28, 2006
another great trail in Springs and not to difficult trails from what i found. nice scenery rock formations. you can go rock climbing with permit there. free to get in to the park and it opens early i think 5 or 6 am
reviewed by telemarkdude on August 18, 2005
To be honest, the only reason I ride here is because it's a short ride to get there from work and I can easily do it for lunch or at the end of the day. The trail network is very limited; the park has segregated a tiny portion of the SE corner of the park for mountain biking. I prefer Ute Valley Park over GoG.
Similar Trail: Ute Valley Park, Mt. Herman, Palmer Park
reviewed by trek7k on August 20, 2003
This trail is not to be confused with Ute Valley Park, a different trail system located in the Rockrimmon area. The Ute Trail at Garden of the Gods is located just inside the park at the 31st street entrance. The trail starts on the left side of the road.
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