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Pulpit Rock – Austin Bluffs Trail loop from University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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Pulpit Rock – Austin Bluffs Trail loop from University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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Pulpit Rock – Austin Bluffs Trail loop from University of Colorado Colorado Springs

01:55

20.9km

380m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

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Austin Bluffs Open Space - University Park

Austin Bluffs Open Space - Pulpit Rock

Austin Bluffs Open Space - Austin Bluffs Park

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4.79 km

Pulpit Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pulpit Rock is located within the Pulpit Rock Park in the Austin Bluffs Open Space. This incredible rock formation towers over the park and can be seen from the highway …

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7.76 km

Austin Bluffs Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This rocky and narrow trail winds along the ridge, featuring stunning rock formations and offering views of Pikes Peak and Pulpit Rock. It's a more technical route, making for a challenging yet enjoyable run.

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10.5 km

Austin Bluffs open space

Highlight • Forest

18.6 km

Austin Bluffs Open Space Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail runs through the Austin Bluffs Open Space, following a small creek that provides a calming sound as you run. From this trail, you can either head south to …

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20.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

2.77 km

1.66 km

1.01 km

482 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

2.54 km

1.61 km

1.43 km

121 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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