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The Rattler Trail Race was created to showcase Palmer Park, one of Colorado Springs' best city parks


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6.5

Miles

10.5

KM

96%

Runnable

6,588' 2,008 m

High

6,329' 1,929 m

Low

630' 192 m

Up

633' 193 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

Overview

Right in the heart of Colorado Springs, this trail race is fast and technical. You'll wind throughout the park and see the best trails it has to offer.

Description

The course features the technical sandstone bluffs with backdrops of Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak. Even though the course doesnt have much vertical gain, it will test runners with its technical trails. The start and finish lines are located at Maizeland and Academy. The race starts at the pavilion near the baseball fields and continues up into the park. You'll wind throughout the park and see the best trails it has to offer

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Justin Ricks

Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 2 votes

#2

in Palmer Park

#5165

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  3.5 from 2 votes
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in Palmer Park

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Photos

A frosty view of Pikes Peak from Palmer Park.
Apr 2, 2015 near Cimarro…, CO
Rocky section, easier line is on the right.
Apr 2, 2015 near Cimarro…, CO
Slickrock section of the Grandview Trail
Apr 2, 2015 near Cimarro…, CO

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