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The Great Escape

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.2 (14)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Cañon City
  5. South Cañon Trails
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“An entertaining climb/descent with great views of the South Cañon area and the Grape Creek Valley. ”

Lower Ark MBA
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Map Key

1.8

Miles

2.9

KM
Singletrack

6,448' 1,965 m

High

6,045' 1,843 m

Low

51' 15 m

Up

403' 123 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

An entertaining climb/descent with great views of the South Cañon area and the Grape Creek Valley. This one connects Temple Canyon Road (via BLM 6181) and Hard Time. The higher end on the north-facing slope will keep snow longer than most trails in the area - consider riding from the bottom up to the mid-point saddle when there is snow.

Contacts

Local Club: Lower Arkansas Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Royal Gorge Field Office

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Lower Ark MBA
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 14 votes

#4

in South Cañon Trails

#7307

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  4.2 from 14 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in South Cañon Trails

#629

in Colorado

#7,307

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Overlooking temple Canyon. From the top of The Great Escape.
Jun 18, 2018 near Cañon C…, CO

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