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5.2 miles
Distance
354 ft
Climb
-1,998 ft
Descent
01:04:06
Avg time
-1,645 ft
Altitude change
10,188 ft
Altitude min
11,833 ft
Altitude max
11,833 ft
Altitude start
10,188 ft
Altitude end
-5.941%
Grade
-117.211%
Grade max
34.844%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,099 ft
Distance flat
01:04:06
Avg time

Elk Park Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pikes Peak
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #652
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96765 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131657 in Trail Running
    • #120337 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Top of the world style ride with vast views of many valleys and some ripping downhill.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 32 miles average
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  • 6 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Jun 12, 2026 @ 12:47pm (America/Denver)
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Aug 17, 2024 @ 8:23am
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Jun 13, 2024 @ 4:27am
Jun 13, 2024
 Occasional snow that is rapidly melting. Not an issue and a ready to ride!
Sep 23, 2023 @ 1:44am
Sep 23, 2023
 Some washed out portions and a few trail ruts on the steeper descent portions.
Aug 27, 2023 @ 7:13am
Aug 27, 2023
 Couple of wash outs way up top that could use some love. But once you hit trees it is
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        Directions to elk-park trailhead (38.876310, -105.065460)

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        PIKES PEAK 14ner DESCENT in Colorado Springs |...
        13:43 | 758 | Nov 15, 2021 , Colorado Springs
        PIKES PEAK PLUMMET / Colorado - MTB (Elk Park,...
        21:39 | 751 | Nov 14, 2020 , Colorado Springs
        Wind Blowing up to 40 MPH! PIKES PEAK PLUMMET...
        14:09 | 346 | Nov 14, 2020 , Colorado Springs
        Elk Park Downhill
        16:13 | 644 | Feb 5, 2019 , Colorado Springs

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        Routes with this trail

        102
        Pike's Peak "1/2 Plummet" - Elk Park Version Featured
        ★ 4.0 • 25 miles • 1,938 ft • 8 • Shuttled •
        This very entertaining high elevation ride, starting above tree line and descending roughly 7000' through...
        81
        Pikes Peak Plummet
        ★ 5.0 • 27 miles • 2,254 ft • 6 •
        Elk Park Drop in From Pikes Peak
        41
        Pikes Peak Plummet
        25 miles • 1,305 ft • 6 • Shuttled •
        Pikes Peak Plummet: Elk Park --> Barr Trail --> Lake Moraine --> New Jones Park --> Kineo...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Elk Park

        ▼ Where is Elk Park located?
        Elk Park is located in Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Pikes Peak trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.87631, -105.06546.
        ▼ How hard is Elk Park?
        Elk Park is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.941%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elk Park?
        Elk Park has 354 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,998 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,188 ft to 11,833 ft.
        ▼ Is Elk Park a point to point trail?
        Elk Park is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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