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South Porcupine Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A simple singletrack trail that connects you to the greatness of the Prince Creek network.
1.2
mi
Distance
62
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
North facing sections can hold snow and water longer than other areas. Please respect the trail and avoid at these times. This is a multi use area. Please stay alert while on the trail and be respectful of other users.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.19mi
Distance
62ft
Elevation Gain
111ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
7,232ft
High Point
7,176ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
South Porcupine Trail is a relatively flat singletrack that is mainly used as an access route to the more technical trails of Prince Creek. It is a multi-directional trail. You can access Ginormous Trail and English Trim Trail, while Father of Ginormous Trail, Plunge Trail (downhill only) and Trough Trail (downhill only) end at South Porcupine Trail. South Porcupine itself offers great views of Mt. Sopris and the Crown.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Craig Fowler