PENROSE TRAIL #665 is open to motorcycle, mountain bike, and foot
traffic. The trail leads from Forest Road 370 to Forest Road 380. The trail is moderately difficult and is open to motorcycles which use this trail frequently.

This is a heavily used trail, especially by mountain bikes and motorcycles. It winds in and out of cool pine forests and offers scenic vistas of Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and Gold Camp Road.

It is recommended that motorcycles use this trail in summer months only because of snow depth. Temperatures are similar to Colorado Springs. Afternoon thunderstorms are common throughout the summer.

Profile:
7,800 + FDR 380
7,700
7,600
7,500 +
7,400
7,300
7,200 +
7,100
7,000 + Trailhead

Directions: From Colorado Springs, From Colorado Springs, take 26th Street to Gold Camp Road. Approximately 2 miles up Gold Camp Road is the trailhead.

Elevation: 7,200 feet

Ending Elevation: 7,800 feet

Usage: Heavy

Difficulty: Moderate

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