A beautiful fall trail loop through the foothills above Woodland Park

No Service Requirement

Does not require trail or volunteer work

No qualifier race required

Suitable for first-timers

A scenic trail loop from Merit Academy through the lower Lovell Gulch trail, offering Colorado fall foliage and views toward Pikes Peak. The course climbs consistently through mixed pine and aspen forest before descending back to the finish, making it an accessible introduction to trail running alongside the 50K field.

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

No Service Requirement

Does not require trail or volunteer work

No qualifier race required

Suitable for first-timers

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

Location	Mile	Elevation
Merit Academy Start	0.0	0 ft
Lovell Gulch Aid Station	3.3	9,275 ft
Merit Academy Finish	6.9	8,471 ft

Location	Mile	Elevation
Merit Academy Start	0.0	0 ft
Lovell Gulch Aid Station	3.3	9,275 ft
Merit Academy Finish	6.9	8,471 ft

Above the Clouds Ultra 10K

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