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Cheyenne Mountain via Talon and Dixon Trail route map
ExpertOut and Back
Colorado

Cheyenne Mountain via Talon and Dixon Trail

Colorado Springs, Colorado

14.1 mi

Distance

5,148 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 18m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Cheyenne Mountain via Talon and Dixon Trail is a challenging 14.1-mile out-and-back trail near Colorado Springs. With an elevation gain of 5148 feet, this trail takes seasoned hikers through diverse terrain and offers elevation ranging from 1842 meters to 2801 meters. The dirt path leads through a variety of landscapes typical of the region, which may include forested areas and open ridgelines.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainpotential altitude sicknessexposed ridgeline

Elevation Profile

Min:1,842 ft
Max:2,801 ft
1,569 ft
1,569 ft
1,842 ft2,162 ft2,481 ft2,801 ft0.0 mi3.5 mi7.0 mi10.6 mi14.1 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

scenic viewshigh elevation

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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