Biking

The San Juan National Forest offers world class single track for mountain biking and remote, winding roads and mountain passes for road cyclists. Biking is an exhilarating way to take in the beauty of southwestern Colorado.

Rules of the Trail

• Uphill traffic has the right of way.
• Always yield to hikers.
• Yield to horses. They are easily spooked
• Avoid trails when muddy and wet to prevent damage.
• Remember to stay off private land and out of wilderness areas
• Leave no trace. Pick up trash.​

Stay Safe

• Plan ahead: consider elevation, weather, location, length and difficulty of ride.
• Wear a helmet
• Bring plenty of water
• Carry bike repair tools, including a spare tire, tire pump and tube patch kit
• Ride in control and with a friend
• Always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return
• A few of the trails are hours away from outside help — plan accordingly
• Plan to return to your car before dark
• Wear blaze orange in the fall during hunting season

E-Biking

The Forest Service released national directives for e-bikes on February 24th, 2022. The directives established e-bikes as motorized equipment, validates that e-bikes are allowed on any trail or route open to motorized use, and allows for local travel management planning to consider e-bike use on non-motorized trails. E-bikes are not allowed on non-motorized trails.

Fact Sheet AND Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Mountain Biking

The San Juan National Forest has many miles of incredible single track trails for mountains bikers of all levels, offering fun and challenging rides throughout the forest. 

Famous routes such as the Hermosa Creek Trail and the Colorado Trail attract back country mountain bikers from across the nation and around the world.

For more information on trails, visit our partner websites:

• Durango Trails: Local non-profit organization, Durango Trails, offers maps and descriptions of mountain biking trails throughout Durango and the San Juan Mountains.
• Pagosa Trails: Local non-profit organization, Pagosa Area Trails Council, provides detailed information about trails in the Pagosa Springs area.

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Aspen Guard Station

Aspen Guard Station is a beautiful cabin. Built between 1938-1940, this cabin offers a visit to the past  while being near enough to civilization to have a foot in both worlds.  This old cabin…

Chris Park Group Campground

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The Chris Park Group Campground, one mile south of Haviland Lake on Forest Rd. 166, has 3 group campsites. Two group sites accommodate 75 campers each. A third group site accommodates up to 150…

East Fork Campground

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The East Fork Campground is located on a ridge above the East Fork of the San Juan River. Nestled amongst the Ponderosa pines and Gambel oaks are 26 campsites containing 17 reservable sites…

Haviland Lake Campground

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Haviland Lake Campground is located on the shores of Haviland Lake with beautiful views of the Hermosa Cliffs. Of the 43 campsites, 26 are reservable and 17 have electrical hookups. Many sites,…

House Creek Campground

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The House Creek Recreation Complex is across the reservoir from the McPhee Complex and was recently updated with 22 campsites in three loops with 12 reservable sites, 1 group site and 2 picnic areas.…

Junction Creek Campground

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Junction Creek Campground is located just 5 miles northwest of Durango, is a good base camp for area activities. Four camping loops are nestled amongst the ponderosa pines with a total of 44…

Kroeger Campground

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Kroeger Campground is located in beautiful La Plata Canyon, with 10 campsites shaded by a mixture of spruce, fir, aspen, and cottonwood. One site has a double table and large parking area. Another is…

Mavreeso Campground

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Mavreeso Campground, located along the West Dolores River has 19 beautifully situated campsites. Many of the campsites are along the river and most are level. There are 12 reservable sites, 5…

McPhee Campground

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McPhee Reservoir, the largest in the San Juan National Forest and second largest in Colorado, has 50 miles of shoreline in piñon, juniper, and sagebrush country. The McPhee Campground is on a mesa…

Sig Creek Campground

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Sig Creek Campground, near Durango, Colorado, is a free camping area that offers a unique blend of seclusion and natural beauty. With spacious sites nestled close to the creek, it’s a great place…