Air Force Academy Mountain Bike Trail
Over 30 miles of mostly single track trails wind through the air force academy and farish recreation area for hiking running mountain biking and equestrian use.
Air force academy mountain bike trail. Rebuilt about ten years ago it boasts long climbs flowy singletrack downhills and beautiful views as it crosses high prairie and low mountain woodland terrain. Once you go through security take your first left onto stadium blvd then a right onto academy dr. This fantastic singletrack loop trail tours the grounds of the us air force academy. Air force academy mountain bike hike trail running trails near colorado springs colorado.
I 25 to northgate of air force academy non military entrance exit 156b. First time riding the falcon trail loop at the af academy. It is a great place to ride with the family or take a nice long training ride. Watch for joggers and walkers though as this trail is widely used by all types of recreators.
A couple of short moderately technical sections add interest. Bike 2018 rocky mountain element. The scenery is great especially through the air force academy. Tyler lee 509.
Be prepared for a variety of weather conditions as storms can move in very quickly from the mountains. Trails on the western side of the base also connect to an extensive network of trails in the pike national forest for exploring the rampart range area. Parking lot at the top of the hill on the right side of the road near the stadium. Mountain biking falcon trail at the air force academy.
Start out by heading up the main dirt road into blodgett open space on st. The trail is smooth and wide with some sandy sections. Then we follow st. Francis road back up and take a left to douglas fir trail and another left to red squirrel trail.
10 trails with 12 photos. Air force academy falcon loop part two colorado springs mtb duration. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Francis road then hang a right on what is supposedly called hummingbird trail from there we finish our first climb and turn right on to ponderosa trail and go all the way back down.
Hiking biking trails. Was a little hot at 12 noon and thunderstorms started to roll in towards the end of my ride. Falcon trail is a 12 5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near u s a f academy colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate.