Name: Black Forest - Section 16
Rating: 3.4

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This nice trail follows the perimeter of Black Forest - Section 16 Park. It is comprised of nice rolling hills, with a decomposed granite trail base. Some sections of the trail can be very sandy, but these just add to the workout. Going west from the parking lot results in a more gradual climb with a very fast downhill on the east side of the section. Going east from the parking lot results in a steeper climb over about 1.1 miles and then mostly downhill for the other 3 sides.

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Land Manager: El Paso County Parks

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Trail Ratings

3.4 from 37 votes

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in Black Forest - Section 16 Park

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3.4 from 37 votes

5 Star		11%
4 Star		32%
3 Star		43%
2 Star		14%
1 Star		0%

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Experience beautiful golden light when you ride at dusk.

Mar 5, 2017 near Black F…, CO

Mar 22, 2016 near Black F…, CO

Counterclockwise route makes for only one side (east) of continuous uphill, followed by three sides of downhill or relatively flat sections.

Mar 22, 2016 near Black F…, CO

The beginning of the trail heading east - nice gentle rolling trail through the trees.

Aug 10, 2015 near Black F…, CO

Looking past a sandy stretch (unfortunately they are here, but great when sand is wet) to one of the highest points on the trail.

Aug 10, 2015 near Black F…, CO

Another twisty section down through the trees (looking north).

Aug 10, 2015 near Black F…, CO

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Nov 23, 2023

Megann Harlan

Want to do this one again for practice.

Jul 10, 2023

Ethan Baughman

22h 00m

Oct 3, 2021

Michael Cravens

Lots of climbing some sections get flowy. Pretty sandy in some spots with the climb but it's a good work out. Great trail for beginners

Nov 21, 2020

Lindsay Ewing

Oct 15, 2020

Jason Geveshausen

Decent, level trail. Not scenic. Next to road traffic. 8mi — 1h 00m

Sep 20, 2020

Katie Lane

3.8mi — 0h 32m

Sep 20, 2020

Tara Anderson

3.8mi — 0h 32m

Jul 23, 2020

Ricky montoya

Jul 18, 2020

Matt Ewing

Evening ride 4mi — 0h 21m

Jul 11, 2020

Joshua G

4mi

Jun 12, 2020

Chad Hackley

12.4mi — 1h 12m

Jun 7, 2020

Nick Kadlec

Clockwise - sustained climbing. Steep short downhill. Counter Clockwise - Steep short climbing. Sustained downhill.

May 10, 2020

Colette B

Clockwise 4mi — 0h 34m

Apr 25, 2020

Jordan Moore

Sep 18, 2019

Mike S

Short inclines led to fun down hill sections. Good short workout. 4mi

Aug 10, 2019

Brandi Curioz

Somewhat busy with hikers and a few horses. Mostly dry with small avoidable mud patches.

Jul 11, 2019

Jason Mac

2 laps. Walkers and horse riders were not happy to see me. 8mi

Jun 26, 2019

William Garza

Dad, Mom, and Will cruise to later watch Vanderbilt win the second game of the CWS at Chuy's 4mi

May 25, 2019

burnindaylight Davis

May 6, 2019

John Williams

May 5, 2019

John Williams

May 4, 2019

John Williams

Dec 7, 2018

Jamie Clarke

7.6mi — 1h 11m

Oct 27, 2018

Christine B

Some deep sand, but overall easy, relaxed ride, no other bikes, a few horses but not many hikers. 4mi — 1h 30m

Sep 16, 2018

RJ Horner

Aug 19, 2018

Nathan Anderson

4mi

Jul 29, 2018

Billy Harvey

4mi

Jul 22, 2018

Adam Fisher

did two loop counterclockwise with gwen.

Jul 15, 2018

Andrew Esser

4mi

Jun 28, 2018

Jay Elmore

Go right counter clockwise 4mi

Jun 16, 2018

Shane Emerson

Mar 17, 2018

Todd Jennifer Campbell

Nice place to get in some miles. 7.2mi

Mar 11, 2018

Emily S

3.9mi

Mar 11, 2018

PJ S

Jan 6, 2018

PJ S

Great little beginner trail. Perfect for challenging our 8yo just enough 3.9mi

Jul 9, 2017

Lora Andersen

Jun 30, 2017

Doug Pratt

Apr 28, 2017

Teton Tom

Apr 22, 2017

Tim Ahlers

Trail closed for resurfacing but your able to ride around the work

Mar 24, 2017

Erin Ewers

Fun ride with lots of sand traps to help balance and picking tracks.

Mar 4, 2017

Julianne Peters

Jan 28, 2017

Allen Tanner

Oct 23, 2016

Steven Salas

Nice mellow trail, good for beginners to feel out there bikes! 4mi

Oct 8, 2016

Tt Dog

First time. Whole family. Love the rolling hills and Owen did awesome. 4mi

Aug 27, 2016

Ann W.

Aug 21, 2016

Ian Doneski

Pretty mild with some sand (it'll get ya). 4mi

Jun 19, 2016

Joe Black

Aug 6, 2015

Randall Hulsey

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Black Forest - Section 16

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