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One of the most entertaining segments on the network... quick turns and lots of slickrock!


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Map Key

2.4

Miles

3.8

KM

Singletrack

8,546' 2,605 m

High

8,060' 2,457 m

Low

536' 163 m

Up

49' 15 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

Sunshine Kitty is arguably one of the most diverse and interesting segments on the Penitente Network. Designed with bikes in mind, this trail serpentines from the bottom of Witches Canyon (trail confidence marker #11) to the highest point on the network at its connection with the Rock Drops trail (trail confidence marker #9). A significant amount of the trail crawls over long sections of slickrock.

Many riders use this trail as a sustained climb to access the fast descent on Rock Drops. The continuous downhill grade also makes it an incredibly fun, moderately technical descent when riding from West to East.

Be sure to stop every once in a while and catch a glance across the San Luis Valley at the Sangre de Cristo range!

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Shared By:

Raleigh Burt

Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 11 votes

#7212

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  4.4 from 11 votes
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Trail Rankings

#636

in Colorado

#7,212

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Photos

Rock and roll.
Nov 9, 2018 near Del Norte, CO
When you find opportunities to get airborne and sideways on a CLIMB, you're on a good trail and killing it.
May 25, 2016 near Del Norte, CO
Another view - this time, through the hole!
May 25, 2016 near Del Norte, CO
Epic views on Sunshine Kitty!
Oct 30, 2015 near Del Norte, CO
A cool "hole in the wall" feature along Sunshine Kitty.
May 25, 2016 near Del Norte, CO
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