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Dixon Trail

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 3.9 (11)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Fort Carson
  5. Cheyenne Mountain State Park
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“A 2.5 mile climb up the Cheyenne Mountain Ridge. ”

Allen Tanner
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2.4

Miles

3.9

KM
Singletrack

8,050' 2,454 m

High

6,877' 2,096 m

Low

1,177' 359 m

Up

4' 1 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

The Dixon Trail begins at the apex of North Talon at about 0.9 miles. From there, it winds up moderate but rideable grades for about 2.5 miles. There are few technical features, and the sharp switchbacks are the only somewhat challenging aspect of this trail. At the top, there are great views over Fountain and Fort Carson.

The descent is slightly off-camber, the straight aways fast, but the switchbacks are too narrow to carry speed all the way down.

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Land Manager: CO Parks & Wildlife Office - Cheyenne Mnt State Park -

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  3.9 from 11 votes

#6

in Cheyenne Mountain State Park

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#6

in Cheyenne Mountain Stat…

#1,003

in Colorado

#10,421

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Getting ready to head down on talon north.
Sep 10, 2016 near Fort Ca…, CO
turnaround point at top of dixon trail (for bikes at least)
Apr 6, 2020 near Fort Ca…, CO
Cheyenne Mountain from the top of Talon trail.
Mar 17, 2016 near Fort Ca…, CO
View towards Fort Carson from the Dixon Trail.
Nov 2, 2017 near Fort Ca…, CO

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