Mountain Biking Trails in Colorado

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  • Alpine Tunnel Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 2.70 miles
    Surface: Dirt

    Gorgeous scenery await those who hike the Alpine Tunnel Trail through the tall pine trees of Colorado's San Isabel National Forest. The trail has a gentle grade suitable even for children as it follows the former Denver, South Park and Pacific ...

  • Animas River Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 7 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

    The Animas River Trail runs for 7 miles along the scenic Animas River, occasionally following the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad corridor. During summer about 8 trains per day run along the tracks; in Durango the trains travel a ...

  • Bear Creek Trail (CO)

    State: CO
    Length: 9.10 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Gravel

    Bear Creek Trail provides a taste of the country in the city, connecting downtown Denver with the foothills of the Rockies. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of woodlands, meadows and Bear Creek, as well as the urban beauty of the Denver skyline. The ...

  • Bear Creek Trail (Colorado Springs)

    State: CO
    Length: 0.50 miles
    Surface: Concrete, Dirt

    Just south of downtown Colorado Springs, the Bear Creek Trail provides a short connection from Bear Creek Regional Park to the Monument Valley Highway. On the other side of the highway, you can pick up the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail to head north ...

  • Big Dry Creek Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 12 miles
    Surface: Concrete, Crushed Stone

    The Big Dry Creek Trail is longest of Westminster's off-road trails, running 12 miles between Standley Lake and Interstate 25 northeast of Big Dry Creek Park in Denver's northern suburbs. The trail is generally flat, with short stretches of ...

  • Boreas Pass

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 21.70 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone, Gravel

    Just ride up and stay on the main road, it winds up through neighborhoods, watch for cars! it will eventually turn into a dirt road, shortly after theres another parking area u could use if you want to start further up away from town. continue ...

  • Cherry Creek Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 40 miles
    Surface: Concrete

    The Cherry Creek Trail is a picturesque 40-mile route that begins in downtown Denver and connects Parker, Centennial and Franktown. This paved path begins near the Platte River Trail and Confluence Park, which marks the area where a gold discovery ...

  • Corridor Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 0.80 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Concrete, Crushed Stone

    The Corridor Trail meanders along St. Vrain Creek through the mountain community of Lyons, Colorado, outside of Rocky Mountain National Park. The trail links neighborhoods with Bohn Park on the southside of town. The park offers ball fields, ...

  • Fairmont Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 3.70 miles
    Surface: Gravel

    Following a narrow, manmade waterway, the Fairmount Trail winds its way from Arvada to Golden. Along this flat, gravel pathway, trail-goers will enjoy scenic views of North Table Mountain and pass through residential areas. A connection to the ...

  • Foothills Trail (CO)

    State: CO
    Length: 4.20 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt

    The Foothills Trail runs 4 miles along Colorado Springs' western border at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains. You'll begin at Mountain Shadows Park and travel south along Flying W. Ranch Road through residential neighborhoods. The trail ...

  • Fraser River Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 6.30 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone

    The Fraser River Trail runs between the town of Fraser and Winter Park, paralleling US 40 for its entire route. The trail offers lovely views of the surrounding mountains and is a great way to connect the two communities without having to ride ...

  • Frisco-Farmer's Korner Recreation Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 2.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    Frisco-Farmer's Korner Recreation Trail runs between the Blue River Bikeway at Peak One shopping plaza and W. Main Street near Creekside Drive. The trail links with more than 40 miles of additional trails in the area, including those circling ...

  • Galloping Goose Trail (CO)

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 20 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Gravel

    A hike or mountain bike ride along Colorado's Galloping Goose Trail will leave you exhilarated, (if not for the elevation alone!). This 20-mile path follows an old narrow-gauge rail line, which was built beginning in 1890 to help haul precious ...

  • High Line Canal Trail (CO)

    State: CO
    Length: 71 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt

    The High Line Canal Trail is a popular stretch of path through Denver's southside suburbs, winding for 71 miles between Aurora and Roxborough State Park. The trail is owned and operated by Denver Water and follows the canal that keeps Denver ...

  • LaForet Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 2 miles
    Surface: Concrete, Dirt

    Two segments of the LaForet Trail are currently complete, offering 2 miles of pathway in northern Colorado Springs, just outside the Air Force Academy. The western segment is a natural-surface trail beginning at the New Santa Fe Regional Trail, ...

  • Longmont-to-Boulder Regional Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 10.80 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Gravel

    The Longmont-to-Boulder Regional Trail (nicknamed the LOBO) extends more than 10 miles between these two major cities and taps into the region's vast network of trails. Most of the pathway has a gravel surface best for hybrids and mountain bikes. It ...

  • Lower Loop Trail at Crested Butte

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 3.50 miles
    Surface: Ballast, Dirt, Gravel

    This is a wonderful scenic trail along the Slate River with views of snow capped mountains and wild flowers. It connects from the town of Crested Butte to the Oh-Be- Joyful wilderness area. It is fairly level and traverses several different ...

  • Mesa Valley Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 1.70 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel

    Situated in the northwestern corner of Colorado Springs, the Mesa Valley Trail travels through largely open areas to Sondermann Park. In the park, you will travel through woodlands along Mesa Creek. You may see beaver, deer, coyotes, raccoons ...

  • Midland Bike Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 8 miles
    Surface: Dirt

    The Midland Bike Trail is popular with mountain bikers and a fairly steep climb at the start but levels out once you reach the railroad grade in about 1 mile. The trail runs between the Shields Gulch trailhead and the town of Buena Vista to ...

  • Monarch Spur Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 2.50 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt

    The Monarch Spur Trail runs for 2.5 miles between the Arkansas River in downtown Salida west to the end of the railroad right-of-way near Country Road 120. The trail provides access from town to city parks and playing fields, as well as neighborhoods. ...

  • N. Douglas Creek Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 1.20 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel

    Although just over a mile long, the N. Douglas Creek Trail provides access to one of Colorado Springs' natural treasures: Ute Valley Park. The trail begins at the intersection of Vindicator and Centennial Boulevards. Although you will parallel ...

  • Narrow Gauge Trail (CO)

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 2 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone

    Gaining only 200+ feet in elevation, the Narrow Gauge Trail is in Pine Valley Ranch Park, a beautiful open space near the mountain community of Pine, Colorado. The trail follows the north bank of the North Fork of the South Platte River, through ...

  • New Santa Fe Regional Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 20 miles
    Surface: Gravel

    The New Santa Fe Regional Trail provides a scenic journey along the front range of the mountains, from Palmer Lake Recreation area in northern El Paso County through the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The trail follows a portion ...

  • Rock Island Trail (Colorado Springs)

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 5.80 miles
    Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

    The Rock Island Trail runs east-west along an old rail corridor paralleling Constitution Avenue. There are two sections, this, the Colorado Springs section, and the El Paso section. There are plans to link the two. The Colorado Springs section ...

  • Rock Island Trail -- El Paso

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 9 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone, Gravel

    The El Paso section of the Rock Island Trail runs along an old rail corridor west of the Colorado Springs. There are two sections: this, the El Paso section, and the Colorado Springs section. There are plans to link the two. The El Paso section ...

  • Rockrimmon Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 1.30 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt

    Rockrimmon Trail, named for the Colorado Springs neighborhood in which it lies, begins in Foothills Park, adjacent to Foothills Elementary School. From there, the crushed-stone trail winds its way southeast along a small creek for about 1 mile ...

  • Salida Trail System

    State: CO
    Length: 11 miles
    Surface: Asphalt

    The Salida Trail System consists of more than 11 miles of trails in and around the city. The network of trails link neighborhoods, businesses, schools, parks and open space, and include many opportunities for recreation and non-motorized transportation. ...

  • Sand Creek Regional Greenway

    State: CO
    Length: 14 miles
    Surface: Crushed Stone

    The Sand Creek Regional Greenway follows Sand Creek in Denver's northeast metro area. The trail has a soft surface, which can make for a dusty ride when it's dry; mountain bikes are best at handling the sandy trail, although the trail is rated ...

  • Switzerland Trail

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 14 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel

    The Switzerland Trail in the peaks west of Boulder was named for the spectacular mountain scenery along this remote and former railroad route. Although why it had to be named after another country when America's Rockies are stunning in their ...

  • Uncompahgre RiverWay Trail (Montrose Section)

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 6.20 miles
    Surface: Concrete, Gravel

    The long range plan for the Uncompahgre RiverWay Trail is to connect Montrose to the town of Ouray, 37 miles south at the base of the San Juan Mountains and to Delta, 20 miles to the north near Grand Mesa. Currently, over 16 miles of the trail ...

  • Upper Gold Camp Road

    Rail-Trail

    State: CO
    Length: 15 miles
    Surface: Dirt, Gravel, Sand

    Upper Gold Camp Road charts a circuitous route through the Pike National Forest, following the route of old mining trains. The route was forged in the 1880s then later improved for cars. But a tunnel collapse closed the route forever to motor ...