Royal 50 / Gorgeous 25 Courses
The Royal 50
This course and distance is for experienced, skilled mountain bikers only. This is a technical course with elevation gains of over 6,400'. If you have never raced before, are unsure of your ability to complete 50 miles, or are new to the sport of mountain biking, this option is not advisable. Please note that 1/2 of the course is on private property and is not available for pre-riding until Friday, August 30.
The Gorge-ous 25
This option involves a 3,200' elevation gain and participants will only complete the first loop of the course, roughly 25 miles of singletrack. This course is challenging and has some technical elements, but could be suitable for an intermediate mountain biker or racer. Please note that 1/2 of the course is on private property and is not available for pre-riding until Friday, August 30.
Course Maps
The course begins at the Gunslinger's Lounge at the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. Riders will head west on gravel doubletrack road (no traffic) and head toward the Point Alta Vista trestles. Passing back through the start / finish line (and an aid station), they will then link up with singletrack trail for a bout on One Track Mind (and Badger Hill). Following Made in the Shade > Twisted Cistern, riders will reach the aid station at the Canyon Rim Trailhead. (Spectators may also access the point to cheer on racers.) Riders will continue on Canyon Rim > FAR Out > Cañon Vista. Enjoy a sweet descent on Dream Weaver (to an aid station) before climbing The Maze and another nice descent on Darkside of the Moon. This will lead riders to a final portion of doubletrack before arriving back at the Gunslinger's Lounge. Please note that 1/2 of the course is on private property and is not available for pre-riding until Friday, August 30.
Available on Trailforks here.
Please check out the newest version of our Royal Gorge Trails map below, or download a copy of our map or complete trail guide here.
This course and distance is for experienced, skilled mountain bikers only. This is a technical course with elevation gains of over 6,400'. If you have never raced before, are unsure of your ability to complete 50 miles, or are new to the sport of mountain biking, this option is not advisable. Please note that 1/2 of the course is on private property and is not available for pre-riding until Friday, August 30.
The Gorge-ous 25
This option involves a 3,200' elevation gain and participants will only complete the first loop of the course, roughly 25 miles of singletrack. This course is challenging and has some technical elements, but could be suitable for an intermediate mountain biker or racer. Please note that 1/2 of the course is on private property and is not available for pre-riding until Friday, August 30.
Course Maps
The course begins at the Gunslinger's Lounge at the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. Riders will head west on gravel doubletrack road (no traffic) and head toward the Point Alta Vista trestles. Passing back through the start / finish line (and an aid station), they will then link up with singletrack trail for a bout on One Track Mind (and Badger Hill). Following Made in the Shade > Twisted Cistern, riders will reach the aid station at the Canyon Rim Trailhead. (Spectators may also access the point to cheer on racers.) Riders will continue on Canyon Rim > FAR Out > Cañon Vista. Enjoy a sweet descent on Dream Weaver (to an aid station) before climbing The Maze and another nice descent on Darkside of the Moon. This will lead riders to a final portion of doubletrack before arriving back at the Gunslinger's Lounge. Please note that 1/2 of the course is on private property and is not available for pre-riding until Friday, August 30.
Available on Trailforks here.
Please check out the newest version of our Royal Gorge Trails map below, or download a copy of our map or complete trail guide here.
Point Alta Vista Trail Run Courses
The half-marathon course will follow much of the same route as the Gorgeous 25. Runners will start at the Gunslinger's Lounge at the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. They'll take a western loop around the historic Point Alta Vista Train trestles before returning to the start line and heading out on singletrack. The route will follow One Track Mind (and the infamous 'Badger Hill') > Twisted Cistern. Next up is a series of incredible views on Canyon Rim, with a quick jaunt through the campground on S'Mores. A quick climb to the top of Dream Weaver will lead runners on a nice, flowy downhill to an aid station at the bottom of the hill. They'll re-join Made in the Shade and take Tin Cup Cuttoff to finish on doubletrack gravel roads back to Gunslinger's Clubhouse.Please note that a portion of the course is on private property and is not available for pre-running until Friday, August 30.
Be aware that this course includes a significant amount of singletrack, natural-surface trail, some gravel road, and about 1,500' of elevation gain. Only experienced trail runners should attempt this course and should be comfortable with natural surface (rocks, etc.) trail.
Be aware that this course includes a significant amount of singletrack, natural-surface trail, some gravel road, and about 1,500' of elevation gain. Only experienced trail runners should attempt this course and should be comfortable with natural surface (rocks, etc.) trail.
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