Level: Easiest
Length: 8 mi (12.9 km)
Surface: Greenway
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: -
Total: 5 riders
Mountain Biking Rock Island Urban Trail
#994 of 1,392 mountain bike trails in Colorado
Pretty much this is a road ride on the dirt, But families might enjoy the laid back ride and the good long peddaling workout. 8 mile out and 8 miles back.
First added by c3667 on Oct 26, 2005. 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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From I-25 in Colorado springs take the Highway 24 east exit (Martin Luther King bypass). Hwy 24 becomes Fountain Blvd . Take FOuntian blvd to Powers Blvd and Head North (left) . Go to the Hwy 24 east exit off of Powers Blvd and head east towards Falcon. Stay on Hwy 24 tell you hit the 4th light (apox 8-10 miles) at the 4th light (meridian Rd) take a left (there will be a shopping center on your right). Take a left at the light then the next left is the trail head parking lot.
There are actually two segments to this trail. The west segment runs east and west for about 6 mi, along Constitution Ave., from Powers to Shooks Run Trail near the intersection of Weber and Jackson streets. Using the side streets for a 1/2 mile, you can head further west and connect it to the Santa Fe trail (6.6 mi total). It is a steady very slight decline from Powers heading west.
| ThankThe east segment of the trail parallels US Hwy 24 for 9 mi between Peyton and Falcon. The entire trail gets its name because it is built upon the old Chicago to Rock Island railroad line.
Trail runs from the Santa Fe Trail on the north end of Monument Park all the way to Powers Road following Constitution. It is mostly paved and a family/kids oriented trail though I sometimes use it to ride home from a day of riding on Pikes Peak. Nice resource for roadies, joggers and walkers.
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