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Blackmer Loop

 5 votes
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Fort Carson
  5. Cheyenne Mountain State Park
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Length

3.3 Miles 5.3 Kilometers

93%

Runnable

Elevation

455' 139 m

Ascent

-399' -122 m

Descent

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

6,580' 2,005 m

High

6,173' 1,882 m

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Conditions

All Clear 26 days ago
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“A popular trail located near the park's main entrance.”

— Brian Smith
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Overview

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Dogs: No Dogs

Description

3.52 miles of moderate trail with moderate elevation gain. A park staff favorite because of great pines and rock features along the way. Along this trail, visitors can even view a stunning pine growing out from a boulder.

The trail links to Zook Loop, Medicine Wheel, and Cougar's Shadow.

Contacts

Land Manager: CO Parks & Wildlife Office - Cheyenne Mnt State Park -

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  4.6 from 5 votes

#2

in Cheyenne Mountain State Park

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#2

in Cheyenne Mountain Stat…

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in Colorado

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North corner of Blackmer Loop.
North corner of Blackmer Loop.
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