Name: Section 16 Trail
Rating: 4.4

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Section 16 is a popular hiking and biking trail in southwestern Colorado Springs. It's best ridden as a loop with the Palmer Trail from High Drive. There's a loose technical descent for most of this trail that will keep you on your toes.

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Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs, CO- Parks, Trails & Open Space

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Andrew Judkins with improvements by Daniel Ives

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4.4 from 26 votes

#1

in Bear Creek Canyon Regional Park

#610

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4.4 from 26 votes

5 Star		54%
4 Star		31%
3 Star		15%
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#1

in Bear Creek Canyon Regi…

#171

in Colorado

#610

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Aug 23, 2016 near Manitou…, CO

Jun 19, 2019 near Manitou…, CO

Some of the fastest sections of trail will have obstacles like this to slow down for and avoid.

Oct 16, 2013 near Manitou…, CO

May 22, 2015 near Manitou…, CO

The tech on the Section 16 Trail gets a little rough and dusty.

Apr 15, 2017 near Manitou…, CO

May 22, 2015 near Manitou…, CO

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Section 16 Trail

“Steep. Loose. Rocky. Fast fun descent for horrendous climb. ”

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7,834' 2,388 m

6,633' 2,022 m

40' 12 m

1,222' 373 m

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