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North Talon

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Fort Carson
  5. Cheyenne Mountain State Park
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“A short trail off Talon, with views of southern Colorado and Cheyenne Mountain. ”

Justin Ricks
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Miles

2.5

KM

Point to Point

6,858' 2,090 m

High

6,601' 2,012 m

Low

258' 79 m

Up

162' 49 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

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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.

Contacts

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

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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 4 votes

#9

in Cheyenne Mountain State Park

#12225

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#9

in Cheyenne Mountain Stat…

#1,074

in Colorado

#12,225

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This clearing is the start of Dixon Trail - there are 3 routes, one for Dixon, one for North Talon, and one for South Talon
Nov 11, 2018 near Fort Ca…, CO

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Jul 12, 2020
Erin Watkins
Nov 11, 2018
Mark Warner
Complete the North end to the junction with Dixon trail 1mi

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