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Top 6 Bikes Trails in the Pikes Peak Region
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Ute Valley Park
Mileage: 1 to 8 miles Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Location: 1705 Vindicator Dr. Description: This ride offers a varying terrain, with some technical areas, pine forest and interesting rock formations. Closest Brewery: Red Leg Brewing Co.
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Elk Park Trail Mileage: 11 miles (one way) Difficulty: Advanced Location: Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain Description: A bit of a climb, but completely worth the views. This high-elevation, alpine ride starts above tree line and ends at Barr Camp. Closest Brewery:Fossil Craft Beer Co.
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Palmer Park Mileage: 1 - 12 miles Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced Location: 3650 Maizeland Rd Description: A variety of trails named and rated like ski slopes. Stick to the greens if you’re looking for something easier. Closest Brewery:Goat Patch Brewing
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Lovell Gulch Trail Mileage: 5-mile loop Difficulty: Intermediate Location: Woodland Park Description: This loop is relatively short and mostly single-track. The ride crosses a creek with fun downhill and aspen groves. Closest Brewery:Ute Pass Brewing Co.
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Palmer Loop/Section 16 Mileage: 6-mile loop Difficulty: Intermediate Location: Gold Camp Road Description: An entertaining ride high up the mountainside that showcases great single-track and views of Colorado Springs and Garden of the Gods Park. Closest Brewery:Bristol Brewing Co.
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New Santa Fe Regional Trail Mileage: 14 miles (one way) Difficulty: Beginner Location: Parallels Interstate 25 Description: A scenic ride along the Front Range Mountains from Colorado Springs to Palmer Lake, you can see wildlife, interpretive signs and geological features. Closest Brewery:Colorado Mtn. Brewery
