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1.1 miles
Distance
212 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:08:53
Avg time
209 ft
Altitude change
6,248 ft
Altitude min
6,457 ft
Altitude max
6,248 ft
Altitude start
6,457 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
5,223 ft
Distance climb
194 ft
Distance down
213 ft
Distance flat
00:08:53
Avg time

Hogback Valley Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock Canyon Open Space
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40779 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42984 in Trail Running
    • #78551 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Beautiful ride or trail run, with between the Hogsback with amazing views of mountains in the distance

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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        Routes with this trail

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hogback Valley

        Where is Hogback Valley located?
        Hogback Valley is located in Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Red Rock Canyon Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.84819, -104.87493.
        How hard is Hogback Valley?
        Hogback Valley is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Hogback Valley?
        Hogback Valley has 212 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,248 ft to 6,457 ft.
        Is Hogback Valley a point to point trail?
        Hogback Valley is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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