Biking
Cycling is a great way to travel through National Forest System lands. The GMUG National Forests offer remote, winding roads and mountain passes, ideal for experiencing the beauty of southwestern Colorado as you ride your road or mountain bike.
Mountain Biking
There are many miles of trails and roads accessible by mountain bike on the GMUG National Forests. Our many single- track backcountry trails offer riders of all levels of experience a wide variety of riding terrain. Pedal along our many numbered roads and trails, except in Wilderness areas or other trails as posted.
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41 Trail #145
The 41 Trail #145 begins on FSR #505 and is a connection trail ending on FSR #533. This trail begins a gradual descend for the first mile, becoming steeper as it descends into the Potter Creek…
47 Trail #403
The 47 Trail #403 begins at Forest Service Road #402, Divide Road, and ends at Forest Service Road #600. It switchbacks down into a drainage, turning south and following a bench most of its length.…
Agate Creek #484
The Agate Creek Trail #484 begins at the Agate Trailhead on Highway 50 and ends at its intersection with the Crest Trail #531. The trail heads eastward, winding through the Agate Creek drainage and…
Agate Spur #484.2A
Forest Trail #484.2A (Agate Spur Trail) is 0.6 miles long. It begins at U.S. Highway 50 (T. 48 N. R. 5 E. Section 6) and ends at Forest Trail #484 (T48N R5E Section 6). Forest Trail #484.2A is open…
Alder Creek #577
Alder Creek Trail (#577) is 3.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #538.2A and ends at Forest Road #882. Portions of  this trail ( #577) are open for the following uses: hiking, mountain biking,…
Alpine #225
The Alpine Trail #225 begins at Forest Service Road #858, Owl Creek Pass/Cimarron Road and ends at Forest Service road #868, the Alpine Plateau Access Road on the Gunnison Ranger District. This trail…
Alpine Tunnel #539
For a description of this area please call the Gunnison Ranger District at 970-641-0471.
Alpine. #225
The Alpine Trail #225 begins near the Alpine Guard Station on the Alpine Forest Access Road, FSR #686 and ends at Forest Service Road #858 on the Ouray Ranger District. Originally the Alpine Trail…
Aqueduct Trail #753
Forest Trail #753 (Aqueduct Trail) is located on the south-side of the Grand Mesa National Forest. The eastern trailhead access is off Forest Road #127 and the western trailhead is off Forest Road…
Ashley #147
The Ashley Trail #147 begins at Forest Service Road #506, Payne Mesa Road, and comes to an end on the northeast point of Ashley Ridge. The trail follows Ashley Ridge, descending gradually until it…