Best Mountain Biking in Colorado

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1

Colorado, Summit County

01 :05 hrs
3.9 mi
49.86377 ft
Easy

Summit Count rec path, fairly flat and easy riding in either direction.

2

Colorado, Summit County

00 :11 hrs
0.9 mi
81.886475 ft
Hard

A fast downhill or hard climb, depends which direction you choose. Either way, great views above the river, if you stop to appreciate, or just rip through to the highway. Can cross the hwy to the Summit County Rec Path.

3

Colorado, Mesa County

01 :52 hrs
7.1 mi
53.533936 ft
Easy

This is most of the connector loops around Highline Lake and its main Lake Trail. Various hard pack dirt and sand sections, some rocks. Pretty well maintained although some signs can get confusing with other side trails. Note- one section I did was from a lookout, and it was a very high pitched descent down, not easy by any means. But also, not the main trail I came to see on the map. That being said, lots of fun sections for more than beginners if you know where to look and how to ride. Lots of small day use sites for fishing or picnicking all around the lake. It was great for both me and gf- who is very beginner. Lots of good views and short trails.

4

Colorado, Summit County

00 :16 hrs
0.5 mi
29.097412 ft
Easy

Trail going through the golf course, and national forest to connect to the Flume Trail, and then connect to the Soda Ridge and Aquaduct Trails.

5

Colorado, Summit County

00 :56 hrs
1.9 mi
76.416016 ft
Moderate

Great climb for a green, or really fast downhill.

6

Colorado, Chaffee County

01 :25 hrs
5.4 mi
91.3562 ft
Moderate

Great short ride apart of the Midland Trail system.

7

Colorado, Summit County

04 :09 hrs
15 mi
581.48926 ft
Extreme

For some reason after biking as far as i could, I thought I could hike the ridge covered in snow and the other side of the trail would be better. This was a huge mistake and turned into a grudge match between mother nature and I. I started downhill through snow covered downed trees carrying my bike. At one point caught my ankle and slowly flipped over my bike hanging upside down from my ankle. Note to self- turn around when there was obviously too much snow at the top of the ridge. Continue on and pedal through pain to miraculously make it home before total exhaustion. Bloody, beaten up, bruised but never quit. Made a bad decision and had no choice but to get myself out. Learned a good hard lesson yesterday. This trail in the summer is amazing- but wait until SUMMER

8

Colorado, San Miguel County

04 :23 hrs
15.1 mi
1305.7334 ft
Extreme

Wasatch Trail is for experienced and extreme riders only in top physical shape. This is considered the hardest mountain bike trail in Colorado. It is amazing and a once in a lifetime experience as you will ride over 13,000 ft through rugged high-alpine terrain. Be sure you are accustomed to high elevations before attempting. The views and terrain are incredible. Expect steep climbs, rocky terrain, narrow switchbacks, and huge drop-offs. Snow will be present well into June and July.

9

Colorado, Mesa County

01 :52 hrs
7.1 mi
53.533936 ft
Easy

This is most of the connector loops around Highline Lake and its main Lake Trail. Various hard pack dirt and sand sections, some rocks. Pretty well maintained although some signs can get confusing with other side trails. Note- one section I did was from a lookout, and it was a very high pitched descent down, not easy by any means. But also, not the main trail I came to see on the map. That being said, lots of fun sections for more than beginners if you know where to look and how to ride. Lots of small day use sites for fishing or picnicking all around the lake. It was great for both me and gf- who is very beginner. Lots of good views and short trails.

10

Colorado, Steamboat Springs

00 :43 hrs
2 mi
405.0464 ft
Hard

This is a short ride from the parking lot or can be an extension if you start in downtown Steamboat Springs. This is a rocky trail and steep in some areas that travels through thick aspens and subalpine fir forest. The falls are incredible and worth the short climb. This is a popular area and you can expect to see hikers and other bikers on the trail.

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