Today was my first attempt at running (or jogging, whichever you prefer) the Rock Island Trail. I started at the trail head off Nevada and ran to the trail head at Powers. WOW! It is a 5.8...
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The Rock Island Trail in Colorado Springs spans approximately 6 miles along the old railroad bed next to Constitution Avenue, connecting Weber Streets in the west to Powers Boulevard in the east. This trail features a mixed surface of concrete and asphalt, providing an easy ride or walk with a gradual uphill slope heading east and several street crossings.
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I live close to the Rock Island Trail so it's pretty convenient for me to traipse on over and run, bike or walk. The Rock Island Trail is rather flat and begins to the east at Powers Blvd , runs...

It's a good trail for a quick, light workout. I tried it once on a road bike but really the trail gets rougher as you go so its more for mountain biking. Not the best trail in the Springs but...

Know this first of all...the trail is not connected. The part going north from the trailhead in Falcon is NOT for road bikes. The trail is not paved. It's fine for crossovers or mountain bikes....