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“8' wide crusher fine trail that travels into the heart of the Royal Gorge. ”

Kalem Lenard
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Map Key

2.1

Miles

3.3

KM
Doubletrack

5,492' 1,674 m

High

5,393' 1,644 m

Low

149' 46 m

Up

83' 25 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Family Friendly The surface is smooth gravel - nothing technical and rideable by everyone.

Description

Start at the trailhead and climb up to the old road grade. Go through the two tunnels and into the heart of the Royal Gorge. This is a great family friendly ride that has cool tunnels and bridges and stays relatively snow free all year round.

Contacts

Local Club: Lower Arkansas Mountain Bike Association

Shared By:

Kalem Lenard
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Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 8 votes

#11

in South Cañon Trails

#22833

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  3.3 from 8 votes
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Trail Rankings

#11

in South Cañon Trails

#2,030

in Colorado

#22,833

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Bottom of Royal Cascade.
Apr 11, 2022 near Cañon C…, CO

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Sep 23, 2022
Slow Ride
Nice trail with beautiful view
May 30, 2021
Kevin S
Dec 6, 2020
England
Oct 31, 2020
Daylene York
4mi
Jun 30, 2020
Mike S
Fun family ride. Steep climb to trail but then flat for 2 miles. Ride through 3 tunnels. Great views of river and trains. 2mi
Apr 10, 2020
Chris W
Jun 1, 2019
Matt Hage
4.2mi — 0h 30m
Jan 10, 2015
Jesse King

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