A dirt path leads to a gate with a yellow barrier, marked with a sign that reads "WARNING" and indicates the entrance to the United States Air Force Academy. In the background, there are sparse trees and distant buildings under a partly cloudy sky. Santa Fe Trail mountain bike trail.
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Level: Easiest
Length: 30 mi (48.3 km)
Surface: Greenway
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: +501/ -451 ft
Total: 178 riders
 

Mountain Biking Santa Fe Trail

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#335 of 1,381 mountain bike trails in Colorado
#3,263 in the world

This trail is also known as the Pikes Peak Greenway. This is a nice wide multi-use trail that extends north from the Fountain Creek Nature Center to Palmer Lake. The trail is smooth and wide with some sandy sections. It is a great place to ride with the family or take a nice long training ride. The scenery is great, especially through the Air Force academy. Watch for joggers and walkers though as this trail is widely used by all types of recreators.

First added by searsandrewj on Jan 1, 2003. Last updated Apr 30, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
Numerous parking areas for this trail. 1. Take Woodmen Rd. West from I-25. After the first bridge over the creek, turn right into the parking lot. The trail goes north or south from here. 2. Access from the Air Force Academy is also possible via the north and south entrances.


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Q: I plan to ride my road bike on the trail from Baptist Road to the trailhead at Costco so that I can make it up to UCCS. Can I get away with my road tires or should I go with some light treads? I would like to avoid some cyclocross tires if possible.
A: Most of the trail is fairly smooth, but some sections may be a bit too rough for straight road tires as none of it is paved.

Q: As of May 2016 the gates are shut with signs saying closed for security, closed indefinitely.
A: Gates are now open don't wear a turbine you won't have any issues.