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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Crest #531
The Crest Trail #531 begins at Monarch Pass and ends near Marshall Pass on the Pike-San Isabel National Forest. This trail follows the Continental Divide for almost its entire length. Water is…
Crested Butte
CB camping
Crum Reservoir #511
The Crum Reservoir Trail #511 begins off the Long Slough Road and travels for a considerable distance through large open parks bordered by aspen stands. The trail then begins descending at a moderate…
Crystal Peak #583
The Crystal Peak Trail #583 begins at Cement Creek Road, FSR #740 and ends at its intersection with the Brush Creek Trail #400. This trail is mostly above treeline and climbs approximately 1,000…
Curecanti #870
The Curecanti Trail #870 begins at Beaver Reservoir and ends at Forest Service Road #720. It crosses the western lobe of the West Elk Wilderness from north to south, almost 12 miles of the trail are…
Dallas #200
The Dallas Trail #200 begins at County Road 17 and ends at an intersection with the Alder Creek Trail #510. The trail begins a steep switchback along a red cliff ledge and continues to climb with…
Deadman Gulch #420
The Deadman Gulch Trail #420 begins at FSR #740 and ends at FSR #744.2. This trail follows Deadman Creek from the Spring Creek side and drops down into Cement Creek by a series of switchbacks. …
Deep Creek #418
The Deep Creek Trail #418 begins at an intersection with the Jud Wiebe Trail #432 and ends at a trailhead parking area on the Last Dollar Road (FSR 638). This trail provides access into the Mount…
Deep Creek #709
The Deep Creek Trail #709 alternates between Spruce/Fir/Aspen cover type and Open Meadow for the first 5 miles.. The trail intersects Deep Creek Cutoff #709.1 approximately 0.7 miles form the upper…
Deep Creek Connector #418.1B
The Deep Creek Connector Trail #418.1B begins at the Deep Creek Trailhead and ends at an intersection with the Deep Creek Trail #418. This trail provides access to the Deep Creek Trail as well as the…