Rattler Trail Race 25k

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15.4 mile 24.7 kilometer loop
95% Runnable
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 1,615' 492 m
Descent: -1,615' -492 m
High: 6,593' 2,010 m
Low: 6,325' 1,928 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 4% (2°)
Max Grade: 25% (14°)

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“Rattler was created to feature one of Colorado Spring”

— Justin Ricks

Official Details: madmooseevents.com/rattler-trail-race

Featured Race - Apr 13, 2019

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Overview

Runners will enjoy views of the city and Pikes Peak from the rocky bluffs. Come out and enjoy this amazing trail system, right in the heart of the city!

Description

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 runs up into the park. You'll wind throughout the park and see the best trails it has to offer. The 25k is a single loop and the 50k will complete the loop twice. There will be one aid station for the 10k, four for the 25k, and nine for the 50k.

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Local Club: Mad Moose Events - Colorado

Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs, CO- Parks, Trails & Open Space

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Apr 13, 2019

2h 39m

Apr 13, 2019

Randy Scott Hinman

Mad Moose Rattler Trail Race in Colorado Springs on Saturday 15.4mi — 4h 04m

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Trail Ratings

4.7 from 3 votes

#1

in Palmer Park

#1732

Overall

4.7 from 3 votes

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View of Pikes Peak from the Yucca Flats trailhead.

View of Pikes Peak from the Yucca Flats trailhead.

View of Pikes Peak and Colorado Springs!

View of Pikes Peak and Colorado Springs!

Pikes Peak!

Rocky section, easier line is on the right.

Rocky section, easier line is on the right.

A frosty view of Pikes Peak from Palmer Park.

A frosty view of Pikes Peak from Palmer Park.

Slickrock section of the Grandview Trail

Slickrock section of the Grandview Trail

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