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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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Canon Infierno #461

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The Canon Infierno Trail #461 begins at the Brush Creek Trailhead on Forest Road #788 and end at Devil's Lake.  It travels along the wilderness boundary following Brush Creek and eventually enters…

Canyon Creek #481

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Canyon Creek Trail #481 begins on FSR #888 across from the Snowblind Campground and ends at the end of FSR #888.  The trail follows Canyon Creek in a west/northwest direction toward Tomichi Pass. …

Carbon #436

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The Carbon Trail #436 begins on Gunnison County Road 12 and ends at Forest Service Road 730.1B. After crossing Coal Creek, the trail begins to climb and intersects the Green Lake Trail #566 in about…

Carpenter #510

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The Carpenter Trail #510 is a short trail that connects FSR #260 with Michaelsen Creek where trout fishing is good.Geo-Ref Trail Map   Geo-Reference Instructions 

Carson Lake #728

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The Cason Lake Trail #728 winds through spruce/fir and meadows at a moderate to steep grade. The trail veers to the south through a large boulder field towards the rim of the Grand Mesa. The grade…

Castle Rock Jeep #881

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The Castle Rock Jeep Trail #881 begins at an intersection with Forest Service Road #814, Virginia Creek Road, and ends at the end of FSR #814. This trail completes a loop at the end of the Virginia…

Cedar Mesa #718

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The Cedar Mesa Trail #718 passes through heavy patches of spruce-fir timber at the 10,000 ft. elevation. At one point, mid-way through the trail, it passes between a gap between mountains. …

Cement Creek #612

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The Cement Creek Trail #612 begins at Cement Creek Road, FSR #740 and ends at an intersection with the Hunters Creek Trail #410.  This is a pretty popular trail and can be busy during the summer…

Cement Mountain #553

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The Cement Mountain Trail #553 begins at the end of Forest Service Road #813.A2 and ends at the intersection with the Deadman Gulch Trail #420.  The trail ascends gradually as it follows the Roaring…

Clear Creek #516

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The Clear Creek Trail #516 begins  and ends on Forest Service Road #402, South Divide Road. Parking is available at the eastern trail access point, by following FSR #402 for about 2.2 miles, the…

Last updated March 19th, 2025