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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Waunita #497
Forest Trail #497 (Waunita Trail) is 2.2 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #769 (Depler Park Road) and ends at Forest Trail #481 (Canyon Creek Trail). The trail is open for the following uses:…
West Bench #501
The West Bench Trail #501 begins at the information sign and travels southward where it crosses a wooden bridge over Mesa Creek. It intersects a natural road and heads northwest paralleling the…
West Dyer #885
The West Dyer Trail #885 begins at an intersection with the Dyer Connection Trail #886 and ends at an intersection with the Mendicant Trail #884. The trail follows the West Dyer drainage from…
West Fork #240
The West Fork Trail #240 starts at Forest Service Road #858.3G, and ends and Forest Service Road 858, Owl Pass/Cimarron Road. It starts near the Middle Fork of the Cimarron River, climbs a ridge…
West Green Mountain #719.1A
The West Green Mountain Trail #719.1A begins on Forest Service Road 129, Hay Park Road, and ends on FSR 125, Surface Creek Road. This trail begins on an old two track as it passes south of Prebble…
West Salt Creek #513
West Salt Creek Trail #513 forks northwest off Salt Creek. The trail travels through open meadow bordered by aspen stands, then levels off through spruce, fir and aspen before entering a small…
Whetstone Vista #602
The Whetstone Vista Trail #602 begins on County Road 738, Brush Creek Road, and ends at an intersection with the Upper Upper Loop Trail #435.1A. This trail ascends through a dense aspen grove that…
Whitewater Basin #700
Whitewater Basin Trail #700 begins on the south side of Whitewater Basin from the upper trailhead and contours around to the north side of the basin, crossing several branches of Whitewater Creek on…
Williams Creek Campground- Gunnison RD
Site Open
Campground is located along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway and provides access to hiking, fishing, 4-wheel and scenic driving. The Colorado and Continental Divide Trails can be accessed via the…
Willow Creek #479
Forest Trail #479 (Willow Creek Trail) is 1.6 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #882 (Willow Creek Road) and ends at Forest Trail #478 (Fossil Ridge Trail). Forest Trail #479 is open for the…