Biking

There are numerous trails and roads suitable for gravel and mountain biking

E-Biking

Class 1, 2 and 3 electric bicycles, also called e-bikes are allowed on motorized trails and roads on national forests and grasslands. Additionally, several year-round resorts operating under a special use permit have established e-bike use within their permit boundary.

Please not that e-bikes cannot be used for off-road game retrieval.

Know Before You Go

Mountain Biking

Whether you are looking for an easy afternoon ride or a challenging chain-breaking opportunity, our national forests are the go-to place for mountain biking. Just remember, many of these trails are used by hikers and horseback riders so please make sure to think of your safety and the safety of others as you travel.

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

Wear protective gear when riding your mountain bike: helmet, gloves and sturdy shoes. Also plan on taking food, water, sunscreen and a basic tool kit on all of your outings.

Always maintain control of your bicycle and be ready to stop. Watch for traffic on forest roads. Be aware of hikers and livestock along trails. As a courtesy, please step your bicycle off the downhill side of the trail and allow livestock to pass. Some stock may be afraid of your bicycle, so stay in plain view and speak softly

Enjoy the beauty of the outdoors on your national forest. View the scenery and the wildlife, but keep your distance. Keep in mind that the forests and meadows are fragile lands, so please practice low impact, tread lightly techniques.

Each Ranger District has many miles of mountain biking trails and roads for hours of riding. Know Before You Go

Road Cycling

Cycling is a great way to travel through National Forest System lands. Our national forests offer remote, winding roads and mountain pass, ideal for slowly absorbing the beauty of southwestern Colorado as you pedal your road or mountain bike.