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Red Rock Canyon Open Space – Red Rock Canyon Ponds loop from Manitou Depot

Red Rock Canyon Open Space – Red Rock Canyon Ponds loop from Manitou Depot

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Red Rock Canyon Open Space – Red Rock Canyon Ponds loop from Manitou Depot

03:04

40.1km

890m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Bear Creek Cañon Park

Pike National Forest

North Cheyenne Cañon Park

Stratton Open Space

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.14 km

Stratton Spring Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the many natural spring water fountains in the area. Very refreshing after hiking the Manitou Incline.

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6.88 km

These rock formations are a direct geological extension of the site of the Garden of the Gods located a little further north. They are certainly less frequented, because less known but just as beautiful.

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7.91 km

Red Rock Canyon Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Right at the entrance to Red Rock Canyon are two beautiful ponds bookended by towering red sandstone cliffs. This picturesque place is a great place to pause and snap a …

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9.38 km

Landfill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail primarily consists of softer dirt terrain with enjoyable elevation changes. Located on the outer edge of the Red Rock Rocks Open Space, it offers a full range view …

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20.0 km

Viewpoint on Gold Camp Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take the trail off the Gold Camp Road for a short distance to the viewpoint. It's worth making the small detour for these beautiful views of the forested mountains and through the valleys.

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24.5 km

View of the Broadmoor Hotel and Will Rogers Shrine from Gold Camp Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Gold Camp Road after the gate is primarily hard packed dirt. This route is ideal on a gravel bike, but a road bike would be fine too. Ideally you would …

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38.3 km

Manitou Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Manitou Springs is a resort city in Colorado, just outside Colorado Springs. It’s known for its mineral springs and mountain landscapes, dominated by soaring Pikes Peak. There are shops, restaurants, and a strange coin operated arcade.

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38.8 km

Main Street, Manitou Springs

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

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40.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

10.5 km

5.04 km

4.23 km

3.86 km

149 m

139 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

11.5 km

10.1 km

5.80 km

436 m

260 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,390 m)

Lowest point (1,860 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 20 May

11°C

-1°C

87 %

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