Colorado Biking

Great mountain biking exists all over Colorado, from the plains to the peaks. Bike trails and parks are are set up for a variety of biking styles and experience levels. Many of the ski resorts open to mountain bikers each summer. Read our biking blog.

Mountain and Dirt Bike Parks in Colorado

Many ski resorts offer lift access for bikes in the summer, accessing a mix of high mountain trails. These provide a great opportunity for hair-raising downhill mountain biking, with aerial views that’ll test your focus. You can also find city-run bike parks and pump tracks.

Mountain Bike Trails in Colorado

You’ll need thicker tires to hit these trails. These narrow dirt roads contain a mix of terrain, with elevation gain common, and tracks ranging from wide to singletrack.

401 Trail Crested Butte	Apex Golden	Calico Dolores
Crag Crest Cedaredge	Round Mountain Loveland	Swamp Park Steamboat Springs
Two Elk Vail	West Lost Trail Creek Creede	Wheeler Tenmile Frisco
White Ranch Golden

City Bike Trails in Colorado

Whether you have a city, hybrid or mountain bike, these trails suit all riders. Paved trails exist around the state, and provide a relaxing retreat within the hustle and bustle of city centers.

Big Dry Creek Westminster	Mineral Belt Leadville	Platte River Greenway Denver
Poudre River Greeley	Rio Grande Nature Alamosa	Vail Pass Copper Mountain
Vindicator Valley Victor

Guide to Biking in Colorado

From the Front Range through the Rockies to the Western Slope, you’ll find fantastic bike trails the whole way, such as the Colorado 14ers Loop, a 285 miles mix of singletrack, dirt roads and mountain climbs. Whether you ride a city bike, hybrid or mountain bike, you can find trails well suited for each.

State parks host a variety of multi-use trails, as do most city and county parks. Many of the best ski resorts turn into downhill mountain bike parks in the summer. The prime mountain biking season is from May through October.

Mountain biking: Coloradans love to mountain bike and soak in the incredible aerial views you gain from the ascent. You can find these trails in local parks, as well as various federal lands including national forests and BLM. Most of the time mountain bike trails are free to use.

City biking: Paved trails and those suitable for city and hybrid bikes are easy to come by in this state. Most towns have dedicated paths for bikes, sometimes shared with pedestrians, and cities like Denver boasts biking lanes.

Bike rentals: Bike rentals are easy to find in most bigger cities and tourist towns. Denver manages over eighty B-Cycle stations across many neighborhoods.

Biking in Colorado’s Public Parks

Find local trails to ride in city and county parks. Ride by unbelievable landmarks in national parks and monuments. Most state parks offer numerous bike trails in a variety of settings.

City Parks

Federal Lands

State Parks

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Related Activities

Many mountain biking trails are surrounded by great camping. Fishing is always close by in the Rocky Mountains. ​See the countryside by foot on an endless number of hikes.