Basics
- Length:
- 0.12 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
Description
The Penrose trail system (Liberty Trail, Patriot Trail and Independence Trail) is an extremely tough system in general, but the Patriot Trail is the absolute roughest one. Some expert off-roaders may find it ultimately impassable - body damage is almost a given. Giant ledges wait for you at the top and before you get there are two obstacles. Axle Hole is a very tricky gap and Coffin Rock is a ledge with a rock at its bottom, which makes descent a difficult matter indeed.
Details
Length:
0.12 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
- From Colorado Springs
- Take I-25 south, taking the Tejon Exit (exit 140).
- Take a right on Nevada Avenue and follow the signs to Highway 115.
- You'll drive Highway 115 for 32 miles.
- Take a right on 3rd Street, just before you reach Penrose. Follow the signs again, this time to Brush Hollow Reservoir.
- Take a right on E Street (or County Road 127). Continue on this street. You'll pass two cattle guards and climb into the trees. The entrance to Independence Trail to your left - continue just a bit further to Patriot Trail.
