North Talon

Name: North Talon
Rating: 4.0

4.0 ( 3 )

Trail

1.5 mile 2.5 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 258' 79 m
Descent: -162' -49 m
High: 6,858' 2,090 m
Low: 6,601' 2,012 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 14% (8°)

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Trail shared by Justin Ricks

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“A short trail off Talon, with views of southern Colorado and Cheyenne Mountain.”

— Justin Ricks

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

It's located off Talon, and offers views of Cheyenne Mountain and Colorado Springs. Eventually, it will connect to the Dixon Trail, which will go to the top of Cheyenne Mountain.

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Land Manager: CO Parks & Wildlife Office - Cheyenne Mnt State Park -

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Nov 11, 2018

David Orner

Complete the North end to the junction with Dixon trail 1mi

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Trail Ratings

4.0 from 3 votes

#8

in Cheyenne Mountain State Park

#7508

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4.0 from 3 votes

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#8

in Cheyenne Mountain Stat…

#702

in Colorado

#7,508

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347 Since Dec 11, 2015

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