Biking

Cycling is a great way to travel through National Forest System lands. There are hundreds of miles of trails and roads accessible by mountain or road bikes on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland, as well as a number of winter trails suitable for fat biking. These remote, winding roads and trails are ideal for cycling and trails take riders on an exploratory journey.

All classes of E-bike are considered motorized vehicles on the MBRTB. As such, recreationists should use Motorized Vehicle Use Maps to plan routes and trips that use roads and trails suitable for motorized travel.

E-Biking

The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland categorizes all classes of E-Bikes as motorized vehicles. As such, E-Bikes must stay on motorized roads and trails, which can be found on our Motorized Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs). It is the visitor’s responsibility to know where they are riding at all times and what restrictions may exist.

Mountain Biking

Across the national forests and grassland, there are hundreds of miles of roads and trails available for mountain bike use. In the summer and fall, this is a great way to spend a weekend, or even get out for a quick morning or afternoon ride. There are no permits, fees, or registration required for individuals, though some areas will require day use fees.

Road Cycling

Road cycling is a great way to get around the national forests and national grassland and enjoy the beautiful scenery. There are miles of paved roads that wind through lush forest and past open vistas. Remember to check road and weather conditions before heading out to ride.

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Lost Creek Campground

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Please Note: This campground has no trash services. Be prepared to pack it in and pack it out by bringing your own trash bags.Lost Creek Campground is west of Encampment, WY on Wyoming Highway 70…

Morrison Divide North Trailhead

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This Trailhead serves as one of two access points to the Morrison Divide Trail No. 1774. This 13.3 mile route climbs Green Ridge and grants access to the Muddy Slide overlook at an elevation of…

Morrison Divide South Trailhead

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This Trailhead serves as one of two access points to the Morrison Divide Trail No. 1774. This 13.3 mile route climbs Green Ridge and grants access to the Muddy Slide overlook at an elevation of…

Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area

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The Mount Zirkel/Park Range area is on the Routt National Forest in northwestern Colorado. It consists mainly of the Mount Zirkel Wilderness and other surrounding recreation sites. It is managed…

North Fork Campground

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60 total sites, with 10 of those sites along the banks of the North Fork of the Little Laramie River. This is a large, RV-friendly campground. The sound of the North Fork of the Little Laramie River…

North Routt County Area

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This area is located in northwest Colorado, just south of the Colorado/Wyoming border and the Sierra Madre Range. It is a part of Routt National Forest, surrounds Pearl Lake and Steamboat Lake…

Parks Ranger District Office

The Parks Ranger District is nestled into the Northwest Central Mountains of Colorado, bordered on the north by Wyoming, the Medicine Bow Mountains and the Rawah Wilderness on the east, the Zirkel…

Pinkham Mountain Trailhead

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Informal trailhead with limited parking and no facilities but access to many miles of roads and trails for OHV travel. It is located in the Snowy Range and is managed by the Parks Ranger District. 

Pole Creek Dispersed Campground

This walk-in dispersed campground provides access to biking, hiking and fishing. Much of the infrastructure is overgrown, but it is still accessible.  

Pole Mountain Area

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The Pole Mountain area is located north of Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne in Albany County, Wyo. Approximately 55,000 acres in size, Pole Mountain is a popular area for recreation and the…