November 16, 2017

Colorado Biking Trails

We want to help cultivate your adventurous spirit and biking is a great way to do that! This week we are featuring the bike trails of Colorado. This mountainous state is widely known for its beautiful scenery and multitude of outdoor activities. So get out and enjoy their many great trails!

TRAILS

Hunter Valley Trail

Location: Aspen, CO Length: 7 miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Hunter Creek Trailhead Type: Mountain biking

For more information on the Hunter Valley Trail Click Here

Rio Grande Trail

Location: Aspen, CO Length: 42 miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Multiple places from Glenwood Springs to Aspen Type: Paved path

For more information on the Rio Grande Trail Click Here

Boulder Creek Path

Location: Boulder, CO Length: 5.5 miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Eben G. Fine Park Type: Paved path

For more information on the Boulder Creek Path Click Here

Boreas Pass

Location: Breckenridge, CO Length: 6.6 miles Times: May - Oct Fees: N/A

Parking: Bakers Tank Trailhead parking lot Type: Mountain biking

For more information on the Boreas Pass Click Here

Arkansas Riverwalk Trail

Location: Canon City, CO Length: 7 miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Centennial Park on Griffin Ave. Type: Gravel path

For more information on the Arkansas Riverwalk Trail Click Here

Pikes Peak Greenway

Location: Colorado Springs, CO Length: 16 miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Edmundson Trailhead parking lot Type: Paved path

For more information on the Pikes Peak Greenway Click Here

Cherry Creek Regional Trail

Location: Denver, CO Length: 17 miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Confluence Park & Cherry Creek State Park Type: Paved Trail Map

Cherry Creek Regional Trail is a trail located in Denver that spans from downtown Denver and connects Arapahoe and Douglas Counties. This trail begins at the Platte River Trail in Confluence Park and has interesting historical elements along its route. Make sure to check out this trail on your next ride through Denver!

For more information on the Cherry Creek Regional Trail Click Here

Highline Canal Trail

Location: Denver, CO Length: 71 miles Times: 5am - 11pm Fees: N/A

Parking: See individual trail section maps HERE for parking Type: Paved path

Trail Map

Dillon Reservoir Recpath

Location: Dillon, CO Length: 9.6 miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Dillon's Marina Park & Frisco Adventure Park Type: Paved path

Trail Map

Animas River Trail

Location: Durango, CO Length: 7 miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Gravel lot on Bennett Rd. & Rotary Park Type: Paved path

For more information on the Animas River Trail Click Here

Fossil Creek Trail

Location: Fort Collins, CO Length: 5.17 miles Times: 5am - 11pm Fees: N/A

Parking: Spring Canyon Community Park & Fossil Creek Park Type: Paved path

For more information on the Fossil Creek Trail Click Here

Pineridge Natural Area

Location: Fort Collins, CO Length: 7 miles Times: 5am - 11pm Fees: N/A

Parking: See link for information on parking Type: Mountain biking

For more information on the Pineridge Natural Area Click Here

18 Road Trails

Location: Fruita, CO Length: 8.5 miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Fruita Community Center Type: Mountain biking

The 18 Road Trails is a part of the Zippity Do Da trail. Though this trail is not technical, its difficulty comes from its steep descents. This trail is definitely for the more experienced rider, but has great scenery along the way!

For more information on the 18 Road Trails Click Here

Glenwood Canyon Bike Path

Location: Glenwood Springs, CO Length: 16.3 miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Shuttles are available for a fee in Glenwood Springs Type: Paved

For more information on the Glenwood Canyon Bike Path Click Here

Clear Creek Trail

Location: Golden, CO Length: 21+ miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Off of Clear Creek Canyon Road Type: Paved path

For more information on the Clear Creek Trail Click Here

Colorado Riverfront Trail

Location: Grand Junction, CO Length: 22+ miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Riverside Park & James M. Robb Colorado River State Park Type: Paved

For more information on the Colorado Riverfront Trail Click Here

Colorado Riverfront Trail System

Location: Grand Junction, CO Length: 22+ miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Riverside Park & The Colorado Welcome Center Type: Paved path

For more information on the Colorado Riverfront Trails Click Here

Poudre River Trail Corridor

Location: Greeley, CO Length: 21 miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Island Grove Park & 71st Ave (1 mile north of 4th Street) Type: Paved

For more information on the Poudre River Trail Corridor Click Here

Mineral Belt National Recreation Trail

Location: Leadville, CO Length: 11.7 miles Times: N/A Fees: N/A

Parking: Off of US 24 west of College Road & near the public Library Type: Paved

Trail Map

Monarch Crest Trail

Location: Poncha Springs, CO Length: 35+ miles Times: Closed for Snow

Fees: Up to $25 for the shuttle fees Type: Mountain biking

Monarch Crest Trail is a shuttle ride trail in Monarch Pass, with the shuttle services located in Poncha Springs. This trail has everything including technical elements, steep descents, and tough climbs. Monarch Crest also has some beautiful scenery along the way, but make sure to be prepared, in the high altitude conditions are always changing!

For more information on the Monarch Crest Trail Click Here