Best mountain biking in Colorado
Colorado delivers for riders — we’ve mapped 8 of its best off-road spots, from trail system, bike park, gravel. Pick your style, then point the trip at the dirt.
singletrack through wildflower meadows in the birthplace of MTB.
desert flow trails like Joe’s Ridge and PBR near the Utah line.
a legendary high-alpine point-to-point along the Continental Divide.
Colorado’s biggest lift-served downhill park.
a big trail network right out of downtown Durango.
fast, sandy, fire-scarred flow in the pines near Denver.
high-desert granite-and-sage trails that ride early and late.
mesa-top and desert gravel under the Bookcliffs.
Trail conditions, difficulty ratings, and access change with weather and season — check local trail reports, respect closures (wet trails especially), and know your limits before you drop in.