Colorado Cross Country Skiing Trails and Maps

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Length
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Animas River Trail

10.22 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

Dillon Reservoir Recpath

18.1 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

Fraser River Trail

6.3 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Galloping Goose Trail (CO)

20 mi
State: CO
Dirt, Gravel

Longmont-to-Boulder Regional Trail

10.8 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Loveland Recreation Trail

21.7 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Mineral Belt Trail

11.6 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

New Santa Fe Regional Trail

17.9 mi
State: CO
Crushed Stone, Gravel, Sand

Poudre River Trail

35.5 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Rio Grande Trail

42 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

Rock Island Trail (CO)

14.8 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel

South Platte River Trail

44.7 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete

Upper Gold Camp Road

15 mi
State: CO
Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Vail Pass Recpath

14.8 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

Yampa River Core Trail

7 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

Arkansas Riverwalk Trail

7 mi
State: CO
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Big Dry Creek Trail (Westminster)

12 mi
State: CO
Concrete, Crushed Stone

Blue River Recpath

7.3 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

Corridor Trail

0.8 mi
State: CO
Ballast, Concrete, Crushed Stone
Accordion

Firestone Trail

9.6 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Dirt

High Line Canal Trail

71 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Gravel

Lower Loop Trail at Crested Butte

3.5 mi
State: CO
Ballast, Dirt, Gravel

Monarch Spur Trail

2.5 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Sand Creek Regional Greenway

14 mi
State: CO
Concrete, Crushed Stone

Shooks Run Trail

3.9 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete

Snake River Recpath

7.2 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

Swan Mountain Recpath

3.7 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

Switzerland Trail

11.9 mi
State: CO
Dirt, Gravel

Uncompahgre RiverWay Trail

14.1 mi
State: CO
Concrete, Gravel

Blue River Trail (CO)

7.5 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

Fowler Trail

0.9 mi
State: CO
Crushed Stone, Dirt

Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway

3.23 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

Great Western Trail (CO)

10.5 mi
State: CO
Crushed Stone

Milk Run Trail

0.5 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Union Pacific Trail (CO)

0.6 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The Animas River Trail runs for 10.22 miles along the scenic Animas River in Durango, Colorado, and follows the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad corridor for parts of its route. During...
CO 10.22 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
The Dillon Reservoir Recpath offers an 18.1-mile scenic route along the shore of the Dillon Reservoir in the White River National Forest, connecting the towns of Frisco and Dillon. The trail curves...
CO 18.1 mi Asphalt
The Fraser River Trail runs between the town of Fraser and Winter Park, paralleling US 40 for its entire route. About the Route The Fraser River Trail offers lovely views of the surrounding...
CO 6.3 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
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...
CO 20 mi 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...
CO 10.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Loveland Recreation Trail encircles the "Gateway to the Rockies," offering views of the mountains and access to many of Loveland's natural treasures. While the trail loop is complete, there are...
CO 21.7 mi Concrete
The Mary Carter Greenway (a.k.a. Arapahoe Greenway) runs for 8 miles along the South Platte River from Chatfield State Park near Columbine north to Englewood. Here it meets up with the Platte River...
CO 8 mi Asphalt
The Mineral Belt Trail offers a loop through Leadville, which is tucked into the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado. This paved, high-elevation (10,000+ feet) trail has spectacular views of the...
CO 11.6 mi Asphalt
The New Santa Fe Regional Trail provides a scenic almost 18-mile journey along the front range of the mountains, from Palmer Lake Recreation Area in northern El Paso County through the U.S. Air Force...
CO 17.9 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel, Sand
The Poudre River Trail tracks a 35.5-mile, scenic course along Cache la Poudre River between Fort Collins and Greeley. The original Poudre River Trail was built between the towns of Windsor and...
CO 35.5 mi Concrete
Seasonal Closure: To protect wintering wildlife, the Rio Grande Trail between Rock Bottom Ranch and Catherine Bridge closes seasonally from November 30 to April 30. A detour route is noted at the...
CO 42 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
About an hour south of Denver, the Rock Island Trail offers a nearly 15-mile pathway in two disconnected segments in El Paso County. Future plans call for linking the two sections for a seamless trail...
CO 14.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Platte River Trail is just one of many of Denver's superb multi-use trails, this one stretching from just north and west of Englewood and heading north toward Henderson. The 45-mile trail follows...
CO 44.7 mi Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete
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...
CO 15 mi Dirt, Gravel, Sand
The Vail Pass Recpath runs for 14.8 miles between Copper Mountain and outside of Vail. The paved path runs along Interstate 70 from Gore Creek Campground, just east of Vail, until its southern...
CO 14.8 mi Asphalt
The 7-mile Yampa River Core Trail follows the Yampa River from Walton Pond (near the Forest Service offices) north to Shield Road near where it crosses the river. The trail parallels US 40 through a...
CO 7 mi Asphalt
Cañon City, Colorado, is a recreation destination popular with whitewater rafters and rock climbers. Two notable attractions also bring visitors to the city: the nearby Royal Gorge Bridge spans the...
CO 7 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
Closure Notice: Due to the Big Dry Creek stream bank restoration project, there will be periodic closures through fall 2024 and a section of the trail will be closed through summer 2025. There are...
CO 12 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Blue River Recpath runs north to south for 7.3 miles between Breckenridge and Frisco. The route runs between Summit High School in Frisco in the north and the town of Breckenridge in the south,...
CO 7.3 mi Asphalt
Note: Like most of Lyons' parks system, the Corridor Trail has been closed since a devastating flood in September 2013. Work is currently underway to reopen the closed parks and trails. See the city's...
CO 0.8 mi Ballast, Concrete, Crushed Stone
Accordion
The Firestone Trail mostly parallels Colorado Boulevard between Firestone in the north and Dacono in the south. The trail is paved and provides access to parks, neighborhoods, and businesses. At the...
CO 9.6 mi Asphalt, 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. About the Route The trail passes through...
CO 71 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Gravel
Colorado's Lower Loop Trail offers a wonderful scenic route along the Slate River with views of snowcapped mountains and wildflowers. It connects the town of Crested Butte to the Oh Be Joyful...
CO 3.5 mi Ballast, Dirt, Gravel
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 County Road 120. The trail provides access from town to city...
CO 2.5 mi Concrete
The Sand Creek Regional Greenway follows Sand Creek in Denver's northeast metro area. The southern end of the trail, through Denver and Aurora, has a soft surface, which can make for a dusty ride when...
CO 14 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
The paved Shooks Run Trail runs north–south along Shooks Run Creek near downtown Colorado Springs. It is one of the easier bike paths in the area; however, runs slightly downhill from north to south....
CO 3.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Snake River Recpath begins in Dillon and follows the river southeast just over 7 miles to the popular Keystone Resort. Along the way, you'll enjoy spectacular mountain scenery and views of Dillon...
CO 7.2 mi Asphalt
The Swan Mountain Recpath is a scenic, windy route along the eastern edge of Dillon Reservoir in Summit County, Colorado. Running uphill from Keystone's Summit Cove neighborhood to the Sapphire Point...
CO 3.7 mi Asphalt
The Switzerland Trail in the peaks west of Boulder was named for the spectacular mountain scenery along this remote and former railroad route. The trail is popular with mountain bikers, ATVs, and...
CO 11.9 mi Dirt, Gravel
The Uncompahgre RiverWay Trail will eventually link Delta with Ouray, a 65-mile route along the Uncompahgre River in southwestern Colorado. Currently, two major segments have been completed in the...
CO 14.1 mi Concrete, Gravel
The Blue River Trail (previously referred to as the Silverthorne Recpath) runs through Silverthorne, Colorado, connecting residents and visitors with the town's various amenities and the scenic Dillon...
CO 7.5 mi Asphalt
The Fowler Trail is an easy hike in scenic Eldorado Canyon State Park that provides a great place to sight wildlife, watch rock climbers, or take in stunning views of the surrounding canyon....
CO 0.9 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway travels 3.23 miles alongside CO-91 nestled between the outdoor recreation hubs of Copper Mountain and Breckenridge, Colorado. About the Route Both the...
CO 3.23 mi Asphalt
The Great Western Trail is an unpaved 10.5-mile trail in rural Weld County at the northwestern corner of Colorado's Eastern Plains. Surfaced with crushed-stone, the rail-trail offers a pleasant route...
CO 10.5 mi Crushed Stone
The Milk Run Trail is a short connector in the City of Salida's growing trail system. The path links the 2.5-mile Monarch Spur Trail, a paved rail-trail, with a Walmart and other businesses on US...
CO 0.5 mi Concrete
The Union Pacific Trail runs for just a short distance between E. 100th Avenue and Thornton Parkway in the Denver suburb of Thornton. The trail runs through a shadeless corridor alongside a railroad...
CO 0.6 mi Asphalt, Concrete

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Recent Trail Reviews

Boulder Creek Path

beatifull !

October, 2025 by proseco.1968

Everything is very good except because in some parts there are homeless people sitting or lying on the road where it is supposed to be for bicycle traffic!

Fraser River Trail

Breathtaking

September, 2025 by alewin58

Road from Fraser to Winter park. Parked next to local center. Crossed the street and headed south. It’s a couple of blocks of riding on crosswalk then you hit the trail. Trail is beautiful. It’s like riding in a forest with a river running through it. Very relaxing. Highly recommend. Some nice photo ops.

Colorado Riverfront Trail

A Great Trail System…But

September, 2025 by bretthburkey

The people of Grand Junction are blessed with a great trail and park system. The Colorado River Trail is smooth and meanders like the river. The sights are beautiful as long as you keep your eyes to the west. But, no one mentions the segmented gaps in the trail. We were riding a section east of downtown and the trail ended abruptly. There was no guidance on how to connect with the trail again to continue east. I concluded that I would need to ride a little on the road but was not familiar enough to take a chance. Some signage would be nice.

Accordion

State Highway 93 Trail

An unexpected delight

September, 2025 by laurastark

We begin our ride on the State Highway 93 Trail on its northern end at Golden’s North Table Mountain Park (the park’s West Trailhead). The park is in a beautiful area with other (unpaved) trails to explore. We rode this trail for about 1 mile south to its connection with the Tucker Gulch Trail (near the intersection of Mesa Drive and Joseph Circle) and enjoyed both trails. Although the State Highway 93 Trail parallels the roadway, there’s a nice median in between with native grasses and wildflowers, as well as the occasional wall, so the experience felt safe and pleasant.

Tucker Gulch Trail

Pleasant route through Golden's northern neighborhoods

September, 2025 by laurastark

We begin the Tucker Gulch Trail on its northwestern end at a connection with the State Highway 93 Trail (near the intersection of Mesa Drive and Joseph Circle in Golden). From there, we headed southeast, through Norman D. Memorial Park, quiet neighborhoods, and scenic natural areas until reaching the Golden Freeway underpass. It was just over a mile of riding and a very pleasant experience.

Signal Ditch Trail

Nice ride through Thornton

September, 2025 by laurastark

We enjoyed the northern tip of the Signal Ditch Trail on an early September ride. It was a pleasant neighborhood setting beginning from Thornton's Fallbrook Park. The journey included views of large cottonwoods, bright sunflowers, and the Rocky Mountains in the distance.

Grange Hall Creek Trail

Scenic ride through Thornton

September, 2025 by laurastark

We biked a section of the Grange Hall Creek Trail in Thornton from Margaret Carpenter Park through the south end of Grange Creek Park and into the Riverdale Open Space. It was a really pleasant ride through a beautiful natural setting and a prairie dog habitat.

Blue River Recpath

too loud

August, 2025 by 7mhv7wpbxj

The path is well paved and smooth. It’s right next to the road the entire time, so it’s too loud.

Dillon Reservoir Recpath

views, turns and water

August, 2025 by paddlelady

We only road from the historic park in Dillon to Keystone. I must admit, my favorite section was the small portion that went to Keystone as we were further from highways, closer to the creek and in more shade. 70° in CO feels more like the 80° in TN due to altitude. Breeze off the lake was great and good views Overall, I enjoyed the trail but was amazed at the number of people in both directions. Luckily there was at least one coffee/ sandwich shop open in Keystone. Sorry we missed the bluegrass festival this past weekend.

Rainbow Trail

Great neighborhood pass through trail

July, 2025 by rbjones467

Rainbow Trail is a great stress free connector from the Arvada firefighters Park to the east rainbow park in North Arvada. Nice wide well maintained concrete trails. Mostly passes in between fences of houses on each side of the route but with ample trees. Great way to get to King Soopers (80th & Wadsworth) from the West End of Arvada.

Spring Creek Trail (CO)

Excellent ride

July, 2025 by nicholae.brown

Starting in spring canyon community park and riding towards downtown, this is a great loop and connects to other great routes. Spring creek trail is one of my favorite ft collins pathed rides. If you have a mountain bike they have a small fun park to ride some dirt hills. If you enjoy scenery, the ride takes you past several nice farms, under bridges, and by some nice lakes and streams. Several breweries along the way that are bike friendly and to fill up your canteen or jugs. Love the ride

Poudre River Trail

wonderful evening ride

July, 2025 by nicholae.brown

This trail is well paved and an excellent ride. The connection from Timnath to Windsor is not connected. Unless there’s an alt route it abruptly ends in a field. Being stubborn I powered through the field following pink land surveying markers. Since there is no bridge, I had to go down a dirt road and use a bridge to get to the other side of the water. The dirt road turns to thick, hard to ride grass, and found myself riding through an oil rig site. From there I took the dirt road to the street. The street, going left, leads to a lake and greenway, the first right you can take. There’s some construction Windsor after the park and to navigate toward Greeley you have to take some street. Unless I’m mistaken the path is not complete. As soon as it is this is a must ride! Stopped at Luna’s Tacos in Windsor and great halfway rest drink and grub spot.

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