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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
AKA: Pulpit Rock
Land Status: City Managed
Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs
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- Mountain Bike
82 trails
- E-Bike
0 trails
- Hike
79 trails
- Trail Running
80 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 3
- 42
- 22
- 7
Region Status
Open as of Mar 25, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 79
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 82
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 81
- Trails Trail Running
- 80
- Total Distance
- 38 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,141 ft
- Total Vertical
- 809 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,867 ft
- Reports
- 659
- Photos
- 33
- Ridden Counter
- 10,352
Popular Austin Bluffs Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 207 ft • 375 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.2 • 4,678 ft • 45 ft • 297 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 45 ft black diamond climb. It features rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.4 • 1,440 ft • 39 ft • 293 •
This is a short connector trail or alternate route and has no details, though it will appear on all maps.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1,237 ft • 0 ft • 279 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,093 ft • 0 ft • 272 •
Finishes the descent after Rockhurst back to the dirt parking lot
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,093 ft • 14 ft • 265 •
Connecting section of Mr. Goates trail that still exists
• 75 ★ 4.7 • 3,330 ft • 79 ft • 251 •
This is a short connector trail or alternate route and has no details, though it will appear on all maps. It has been rerouted as of earlier this year 2018
Austin Bluffs Mountain Bike Routes
10 miles • 1,092 ft • 9 • Loop •
Start by parking in the lot just off N. Nevada Ave. It's the light by UCHealth Grandview and you'll turn...
0 •
Even though it starts out mellow when you get lose to the edge of the hills it gets very rocky. Keep your...
8 miles • 797 ft • 0 • Loop •
Photos of Austin Bluffs Mountain Bike
Videos of Austin Bluffs Mountain Bike
trail: Black Sheep
5:32 |
993 |
May 12, 2023
trail: Rimwood Ridge
6:56 |
394 |
Jul 13, 2022 , Colorado Springs
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rim Goates | Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:04pm (America/Denver) Mar 25, 2026 | Dry | dashraces | ||
| Northwoods Trail Bailout | Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:04pm (America/Denver) Mar 25, 2026 | Dry | dashraces | ||
| Northwoods Trail | Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:04pm (America/Denver) Mar 25, 2026 | Dry | dashraces | ||
| Spine | Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:04pm (America/Denver) Mar 25, 2026 | Dry | dashraces | ||
| North Foothill Trail | Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:04pm (America/Denver) Mar 25, 2026 | Dry | dashraces | ||
| Old Goates | Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:04pm (America/Denver) Mar 25, 2026 | Ideal | dashraces | ||
| Lower Park Run | Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:04pm (America/Denver) Mar 25, 2026 | Dry | dashraces | ||
| Flowy Squirrel | Mar 22, 2026 @ 7:53am (America/Denver) Mar 22, 2026 | Ideal | dashraces | ||
| Rockhurst Descent | Mar 22, 2026 @ 7:53am (America/Denver) Mar 22, 2026 | Dry | dashraces | ||
| South Hill Bypass | Mar 22, 2026 @ 7:53am (America/Denver) Mar 22, 2026 | Ideal | dashraces |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ElijahTXIRd1 | wishlist | route | activity #95816577 | May 29, 2026 @ 6:31pm May 29, 2026 |
| bendenton | wishlist | route | activity #95204352 | May 21, 2026 @ 3:34pm May 21, 2026 |
| tamalesnatcher3000 | wishlist | route | activity #92218759 | Apr 8, 2026 @ 4:25pm Apr 8, 2026 |
| p3vtUo | wishlist | trail | activity #91941681 | Apr 4, 2026 @ 4:29pm Apr 4, 2026 |
| TheRadBrad | wishlist | route | activity #91737413 | Apr 1, 2026 @ 5:45pm Apr 1, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail deserves more love. Honestly a fun... | Feb 9, 2026 @ 2:50pm Feb 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun little trail a bit neglected. Pretty easy... | Jan 31, 2026 @ 8:07am Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| trail | This should be rated a double black. Many of... | Jan 1, 2026 @ 3:07pm Jan 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Not a gromer, but a classic COS rough riding... | Mar 17, 2025 @ 7:42am Mar 17, 2025 | ||
| trail | Holy Shnikes! Possibly a double black in a few... | Mar 10, 2025 @ 3:03pm Mar 10, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Park | 23 | 19 | 19 | 2.7 km | |
| Ute Valley Park | 12 | 12 | 6 | 3.1 km | |
| High Chaparral Open Space | 15 | 4.1 km | |||
| Woodmen Valley Park | 3 | 4.3 km | |||
| Garden of the Gods Park | 6 | 5 | 4.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 82 | 38 miles | 4,140 ft | 17 miles | 810 ft | #2,406 | #826 | 33 | 659 | 5 | 9,943 | |
| Horse | 3 | 2,375 ft | 16 ft | 374 ft | 102 ft | 3 | ||||||
| Hike | 79 | 38 miles | 3,973 ft | 17 miles | 810 ft | #3,322 | #1,156 | 655 | 2 | 946 | ||
| Trail Running | 80 | 38 miles | 3,957 ft | 17 miles | 810 ft | #3,776 | #1,046 | 655 | 2 | 556 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Austin Bluffs
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Austin Bluffs?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Austin Bluffs are:
- South Hill (4.2/5)
- Rockhurst Descent (4.2/5)
- Black Sheep (4.2/5)
- Lame Duck (4.1/5)
- Mountain Lion Way (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Austin Bluffs?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Austin Bluffs are:
- September (45 activities)
- August (40 activities)
- May (37 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Austin Bluffs?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Austin Bluffs. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Austin Bluffs?
The longest trail in Austin Bluffs is Cottonwood Creek at 3.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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