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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Mad Creek Trailhead: Trail #1100

Trail #1100 is located off of County Road 129 and is a non-motorized, multi-use trail that accesses Mount Zirkel Wilderness area and connects to trail #1171. This trail is in the Steamboat Springs…

Morrison Divide North Trailhead

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

Morrison Divide South Trailhead

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

Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area

Site Open

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…

Nipple Peak East Trailhead: Trail #1147

Trail #1147 is a motorized single track, motorcycle trail, multi-use. A popular mountain bike loop that connects to trail 1156.

Nipple Peak West Trailhead: Trail #1147

Trail #1147 is a motorized double track, ATV/motorcycle trail, multi-use and connects to 1156.

North Fork Campground

Site Open

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

Site Open

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…

Old Black Mountain Trailhead: Trail #1144

Trailhead accesses #1144 Bears Ears Trail System and is non-motorized access to multi-use trails.

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…