|
Mountain Biking in Durango Colorado![]() A mountain bike mecca. Some national and international mountain bike champions ride and reside in the compelling landscape of the Four Corners region. Wild splendor and rugged terrain spreads in every direction from Durango, CO. Consider exploring the valleys and hills of the San Juan National Forest. Or take your craving for adventure to the famous Colorado Trail. From dare-devil to day tripper, whatever your skill level, you will undoubtedly discover "the off-road to nirvana". Some people consider Durango the "Mountain Bike Capital of the World", so it's no surprise that the community loves and supports cyclists. There are a plethora of bike shops for sales, service and repairs, even bike rentals. And activities draw riders from around the country. Kick it into gear. Every spring, during the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, there is a mountain bike race as part of the weekend's events. A 6-mile multi-lap course with singletrack, steep climbs and fast downhills challenges riders of every age and level. Also see Road Biking, Bike Shops and Bicycle Tours and Events. Hit the trail! Below you will find several of the popular mountain bike trails in and around Durango, CO, listed from most difficult down to easiest. Durango Mountain Bike TrailsHorse Gulch / TelegraphLength: 17 miles Dry Fork LoopLength: 9.2 miles Animas City MountainLength: 5.9 miles Colorado Trail - Hoffheins ConnectionLength: 17.6 miles Colorado Trail - Hoffheins LoopLength: 16 miles Colorado Trail - From Sliderock TrailLength: 45.5 miles Hermosa Creek TrailLength: 19.1 miles Lime CreekLength: 11 miles Log ChuteLength: 6.5 miles Dolores River CanyonLength: 6 miles Other Possible Trails to ResearchAnimas Valley Loop, Clear Creek, Cutthroat Castle, Echo Basin, Elbert Creek, Harris Park Loop, Iron Horse Classic, Extended Ridge (Suicide Hill), Kennebec Pass, Kennebec Summit, Lost Canyon, Molas to South Mineral, Stoner Mesa, The Worlds X – C Course |
|