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Palmer Park – Templeton Trail loop from Colorado Springs

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Palmer Park – Templeton Trail loop from Colorado Springs

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Palmer Park – Templeton Trail loop from Colorado Springs

01:58

25.8km

270m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Palmer Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.38 km

Palmer Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Surprisingly large trail network right in the center of Colorado Springs. Palmer Park offers a variety of trails with different difficulties. Really everyone from novices to experts will have a blast on those singletracks.

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8.32 km

Grandview Trail (to South Canon Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Grandview Trail is a unique trail on the southern end of the popular Palmer Park. This trail takes you through pine trees, past unique sandstone formations, and up and …

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9.31 km

View of Colorado Springs from Palmer Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here's a great view of Colorado Springs and its surroundings.

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10.9 km

Rock Formations in Palmer Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

As you hike through this section, you'll encounter striking rock formations with picturesque views. The vivid contrast between the red rocks and green trees creates beautiful scenery and excellent photo opportunities.

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13.2 km

Pikes Peak Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The entire Front Range panorama unfolds before you. Pikes Peak, the "purple mountain majesty," stands proud as the centerpiece, its snow-capped peak catching the first rays of the sun.

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15.5 km

Templeton Trail

Highlight • Trail

Templeton Trail is one of the most popular trails in Palmer Park. There are great views along the entire trail of Pikes Peak, Cheyenne Mountain, and the entirety of Colorado …

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25.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

6.23 km

5.06 km

4.32 km

2.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

6.12 km

3.32 km

2.38 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,000 m)

Lowest point (1,830 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 12 July

30°C

15°C

2 %

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Palmer Park – Templeton Trail loop from Colorado Springs

Palmer Park

Grandview Trail (to South Canon Trail)

View of Colorado Springs from Palmer Park

Rock Formations in Palmer Park

Pikes Peak Lookout

Templeton Trail

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