Bicycling

Choose from the following to find a site:

• Mountain Biking

The San Juan National Forest offers world class single track for mountain biking and remote, winding roads and mountain passes for road cyclists. Biking is an exhilarating way to take in the beauty of southwestern Colorado.

Resources to Help Plan Your Adventure

Each District offers unique experiences and terrain. Visit the San Juan National Forst partners for more information on all that this area has to offer.

• Columbine District

  

  Local non-profit organization, Durango Trails, offers maps and descriptions of mountain biking trails throughout Durango and the San Juan Mountains.

  Visit DurangoTrails.org

• Pagosa District

  

  Local non-profit organization, Pagosa Area Trails Council, provides detailed information about trails in the Pagosa Springs area.

  Visit PagosaTrails.org

Know Before you Go

Know Before You Go: Brush up on your forest, fire, dispersed camping, e-bike, drone regulations and more before you visit. Help protect our beautiful San Juan National Forest by recreating responsibly.  Plan Ahead and Prepare! 

Rules of the Trail:

• Uphill traffic has the right of way.
• Always yield to hikers. 
• Yield to horses. They are easily spooked
• Avoid trails when muddy and wet to prevent damage.
• Remember to stay off private land and out of wilderness areas
• Leave no trace. Pick up trash.​

Stay Safe: 

• Plan ahead: consider elevation, weather, location, length and difficulty of ride.
• Wear a helmet
• Bring plenty of water
• Carry bike repair tools, including a spare tire, tire pump and tube patch kit
• Ride in control and with a friend
• Always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return
• A few of the trails are hours away from outside help — plan accordingly
• Plan to return to your car before dark
• Wear blaze orange in the fall during hunting season