Section 16 (Alt. Trail)

Colorado Springs · Colorado

0.4 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

4 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Conditions

Cloudy
64°
63°
83°
22 mph
Gust24 mph
6:19 AM
7:44 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

0.06 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours30% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Thursday

a high near 82°F, 0.06 in expected rain, 54% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Section 16 (Alt. Trail) is a 0.4-mile mountain bike trail near Colorado Springs, Colorado. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 4 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Colorado Springs rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Colorado Springs.

Mountain Biking in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs mixes front-range rock, punchy climbs, and fast decomposed-granite singletrack through riding zones like Palmer Park, Ute Valley, and Cheyenne Mountain. Use Section 16 (Alt. Trail) as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Ground

Technical Rating

Blue Square

Trail Marking

Some Markers

Trail Width

Narrow Singletrack

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Section 16 (Alt. Trail) FAQ

Where is Section 16 (Alt. Trail)?

Section 16 (Alt. Trail) is a mountain bike trail near Colorado Springs, Colorado. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Section 16 (Alt. Trail)?

Section 16 (Alt. Trail) is 0.4 miles long, rated blue square, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 4 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Section 16 (Alt. Trail)?

Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Thursday because a high near 82°F, 0.06 in expected rain, 54% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Section 16 (Alt. Trail)?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Colorado Springs include Brenner Trail, Captain Jacks, The Chutes, Ladders, Ladders to Chutes Connector. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is Section 16 (Alt. Trail)?

Trail marking is listed as some markers.

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