Captain Jacks: Ultimate Breakdown (in 4K), Colorado Springs' most popular MTB trail!

When a rider moves to Colorado Springs (to include myself), often the first trail recommended to them to ride is Captain Jacks.
Captain Jacks is 3.4 miles long, with 1,071' of descending. Primarily broken down into two main sections.
Captain Jacks can be ridden by any level from beginner to advanced riders. Depending on the speed and line you choose, there is a version of this trail for everyone. Often times, the condition of the trail is always in discussion. The best time to ride this trail is typically after a light rain, or in the snow actually! That being said, when this trail is running well, it is hard to beat, and my favorite trail!
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[@DavePFilms]

Let’s appreciate how much time and effort it takes to film, narrate, and ride these trail breakdowns.

[@frontranger3421]

We were worried about getting our camera man up and down this one, had to get him an e-bike haha

[@DavePFilms]

@@frontranger3421 Good on him! That climb on Buckhorn is no joke.

[@frontranger3421]

@@DavePFilms Yeah its brutal in the middle

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

You’re the man, still planning a Collab with you. This weather slowed us down

[@npaykel]

Most underrated mtb channel ever. Great stuff guys! Would love to see you come up to Buff Creek once the conditions get a bit better!

[@frontranger3421]

Thanks dude we appreciate it! we have a couple more Springs trails on the list then we will be venturing out. Basically once it warms up the videos will be flowing weekly

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

You’re the man, thank you so much. Where in buff creek should we go. I’ve never been

[@npaykel]

@@GnarlyBsBikes There's a variety of trails from tech to flow but for your trail tutorials, it would be awesome to see you guys tackle Rasberry Ridge to Blackjack!! Blackjack is a gnarly double black that I'm sure a lot of people would appreciate your advice on line choice.

[@nickserracino444]

So just watched this video again... annnnd... JUST noticed it is exactly 7:19 mins long! Clever devils you...

[@nickserracino444]

This my new fave channel! Y'all keep it coming. Super rad all the way around

[@frontranger3421]

Glad to hear some people are enjoying it!!

[@nickserracino444]

@@frontranger3421 Bruh! These my fave for sure. I'm a Pueblo/ work in Springs kid. Dis gold!

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

You’re the man, thank you

[@doubletrackdodger2512]

This is one of the best! I didn’t know about the drop after the half pipe looking thing, I also still need to do upper jacks! Great vid

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

Thank you!! So appreciated

[@YoshiBoi750]

This dude Connor took care of me and my bike like a G multiple times !!! Cool video, now I see what you so busy with 😁 Keep shredding!

[@frontranger3421]

Connor is the man when it comes to quick service!

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

YOU ARE THE MAN!!!

[@danielharris7313]

Love captain jacks

[@carissabond3147]

Love hitting jacks and rolling down to the chutes

[@filmflim]

Favorite route!

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

Add in arroyo! We made a video, and I try to explain how to tie it in. But you park at the upper Stratton parking lot and end with Arroyo

[@timothyschardt6672]

Awesome work, gentleman. The need to shred is real!!

[@frontranger3421]

Yes please warm up soon and stop dumping 1ft a snow overnight..............

[@murraysmtbadventures2622]

New subscriber here. Really awesome video! You should have more subs haha. Keep up the great work

[@frontranger3421]

More subscribers is definitely a goal lol

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

That means a ton, thank you

[@landonbrunk]

Another great breakdown of a classic! Light snow is the best conditions for cheyenne canyon for sure!

[@frontranger3421]

Thanks man we appreciate it!

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

Couldn’t agree more

[@blazinmtbco719]

Love jacks!

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

Such a solid/fun trail

[@stevensanchez512]

Great video

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

Thanks homie, for real!! We will be making more soon!!

[@enjoythejourney9805]

Nice video!!

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

Thank you!!

[@filmflim]

You guys are so awesome! Riding down Jack's with just a sliver of snow on the ground would freak me out.

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

It actually helps traction!

[@JamesRobertMTB]

This is sick dude!!

[@frontranger3421]

Thank brotha! #getgnarly

[@ericjoeckel6287]

You guys are awesome! Please do Floyd Hill next. Would love to see the breakdown for all the Alt lines.

[@frontranger3421]

We are doing a breakdown before the Floyd hill race, stay tuned!

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

Floyd hill has been on my mind for awhile. We will be filming a full breakdown, AND racing in the series

[@ShakeNShred]

I'm betting there's a wee bit too much snow up there now for that kind of fun, but great vid. Can't wait to try those lines. Next? How about some RROS? Lion Trail? Hannah Montana?

[@frontranger3421]

Lions trail, upper/lower cordel is next on the list actually!

[@nickserracino444]

@@frontranger3421 Hell yeah to Lion trail. Hit them booters bois!!

[@gabrielwilliams2956]

@shakenshred I rode Jack’s yesterday, unless you want to be riding through 4-5 inches of unpacked snow I would avoid it😂

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

Hannah Montana is one of my favorite trials in the springs

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

Lions trail will we filmed onc the dirt solidifies (it’s messy right now)

[@MyongGong]

I'm glad I watched this first, I gotta up my game or I'm going to eat it hard!

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

That’s what these are for!

[@LeandroLiberal]

Maaaate, that trails looks insane!! Hope I can get there one day 😎🤙🏼

[@frontranger3421]

The Springs is where its AT!

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

If you ever do, hit us up. I got you

[@LeandroLiberal]

@@GnarlyBsBikes Will do mate!! Same for you if you get to Switzerland

[@jtkyber]

Love these videos! You guys should do Fenceline at Blodgett Peak Open Space

[@frontranger3421]

We would but it’s not officially sanctioned...

[@jtkyber]

@@frontranger3421 Ah, yeah true :/ That's unfortunate. It's one of my local favorites

[@Meekerextreme]

Might want to tell your audience this is a multi-use trail so that means Hiker's, and dirt bikes to. We like as dirt bikers like going up. So bomb down at your own risk. Also hikers most of the time have dogs etc and even little kids, plus I noticed in the last few years Tourist out of shape hiking up Jack's huffing and puffing not knowing what to do when they see you, and by you I mean dirt bikes that you can hear coming, I bet close calls always occur with MtN Bikers and together as you can not be heard. Also could be equestrian although I have honestly never seen that in all my weekly trips to Jack's.

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

Absolutely all very good points! There’s different bells and strategy bikers use. The goal is everyone abides by trail etiquette always and most importantly stays safe! Speed is awesome but safety always first! Shred on my friend! Thanks for the input

[@paulrush4545]

NICE DOCUMENTATION

[@MichaelWillOnline]

These videos are soooo helpful! Could you maybe try to give some more contextual shots when it comes to features like the first drop? Something where it gives the viewers a better idea of the size, terain, lines? Would help from trying to quickly pause the video on quick shots.

[@frontranger3421]

Noted for the next one! Thanks for the input

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

Thank you for the feedback, we will Absolutely work to improve that!

[@doncus2000]

FYI Adventures Out West can drop you off at the top, look em up! ask for Cookie.

[@flatlanddownhill]

Nice👍

[@frontranger3421]

YEW!

[@oliviacaputo2639]

Only Colorodoans understand what it’s like to wear short sleeves while there’s still snow

[@frontranger3421]

35degrees+ and we are in shorts and short sleeves!

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

This is so true hahah

[@synndakitt]

30min! Visited this trail 2yrs ago, took me 3hrs to walk/bike up to the trailhead from the parking lot at the bottom. Awesome vid. Are there shuttle services around the area that drives riders up to the top?

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

We started a company paper street shuttle company! So yes!

[@synndakitt]

​@@GnarlyBsBikes Awesome! I will see you guys this summer.

[@Meekerextreme]

@@GnarlyBsBikes Oh great, more tourist dropped off at the top. Well let them know we rip it going up hill.

[@theonesolrac9888]

I remember before all the bicyclist ruined that great trail! Dirt bikes created every single trail in Cheyenne Canyon and now we can’t use any of them besides captain

[@GnarlyBsBikes]

I’m going to be honest, every time bikes get mad at dirt bikes on those trails, I literally ALWAYS say “they were here first” it’s true. I always let you guys rip through

[@theonesolrac9888]

@@GnarlyBsBikes You are a rare breed around here then lol

[@joelhanson5304]

oh and one more thing we forgot to mention... motorcycles

[@fredsmith4438]

Now, y'all should be smarter than to ride through kitty litter. That is really nasty.