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5.9 miles
Distance
334 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:27:55
Avg time
254 ft
Altitude change
6,127 ft
Altitude min
6,384 ft
Altitude max
6,130 ft
Altitude start
6,384 ft
Altitude end
0.819%
Grade
-9.146%
Grade max
7.962%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4,882 ft
Distance down
2,065 ft
Distance flat
00:27:55
Avg time
Rock Island Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaColorado Springs
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 35 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeGravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
A city maintained trail to cut through town west to east. It is a good commute from Power to the Greenway getting real close to Palmer Park and stopping around Ute.
It is not challenging at all, with only one hill that is sort of steep on the west side.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 22 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 9, 2026
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(38.870500, -104.817930)
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Nearby Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Island
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Where is Rock Island located?
Rock Island is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Colorado Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.8705, -104.81793.
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What is the elevation gain for Rock Island?
Rock Island has 334 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,127 ft to 6,384 ft.
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Is Rock Island a point to point trail?
Rock Island is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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How long is Rock Island?
Rock Island is 5.9 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
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