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Captain Jack's

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 4.7 (129)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Colorado Springs
  5. Cheyenne Canyon
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“The world famous Captain Jack's downhill. ”

The Kraken
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3.4

Miles

5.5

KM
Singletrack

8,241' 2,512 m

High

7,188' 2,191 m

Low

38' 12 m

Up

1,071' 326 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

This is a true multi-use trail (hiking, mtb, horses, and moto's). Be aware of motos.

The trail is wide singletrack, very fast, with just a few short uphill sections. There aren't any intersections to worry about.

Start at the top of High Drive heading North from the parking area. Roll it as fast as you like until you finally come out on Gold Camp Road by Tunnel #1.

Beware the gravel! When it's dry, the gravel can be quite deep and sandy. When it's moist and tacky, though, it's a hoot.

Contacts

Local Club: Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates

Feb 26, 2024: Use YOUR voice to direct the future of recreation in Colorado: SCORP ’24

Feb 1, 2024: The Trail That Dare Not Speak its Name

Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs

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The Kraken with improvements by Cthulhu Lovecraft
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  4.7 from 129 votes

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  4.7 from 129 votes
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#1

in Cheyenne Canyon

#3

in Colorado

#15

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Photos

Shredding Cpt. Jacks in the snow
Mar 1, 2019 near Manitou…, CO
Top of buckhorn Loop entering the downhill of Capt'n Jacks!
Jul 3, 2014 near Manitou…, CO
Captain Jacks
Nov 17, 2017 near Manitou…, CO
Just before you send it downhill on Captain Jack's
Aug 10, 2020 near Manitou…, CO
Captain Jacks - Colorado Springs - Specialized Status!
Oct 11, 2021 near Manitou…, CO
Captain Jacks - Upper, Middle, and Lower
Jun 2, 2024 near Manitou…, CO

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