Ute Pass

Use of Trail: Hiking / Biking / Horses Length of Trail: 6.56 Miles Roundtrip Elevation Gain: 1,348 Ft. Gain Difficulty: Moderate The Ute Pass is a mountain pass west of Colorado Springs. U.S. Highway 24 cuts through the Ute Pass Trailhead Directions: Travel west on Highway 24 for 4 miles to Manitou Avenue exit. Turn right onto Manitou Avenue and proceed for 3 miles to Ruxton Avenue at the traffic circle. Proceed about 0.6 miles along Ruxton Avenue to just before the Cog Railway parking lot turn onto the street opposite the Iron Springs Chateau Dinner Theatre. The trailhead is at the end of the street with the condominiums. Parking is very limited.