USFS National Forest System Trails · Colorado · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado?
Rio Grande National Forest in Colorado records no bike-specific trail designations in USFS data. Where no motorized designation exists, the federal default applies: conventional (non-motorized) bikes are generally allowed on non-motorized trails, but always confirm with the ranger district.
- Bike-designated
- 0 mi0 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 1,247 mi419 segments
- Bike season
- VariesUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 2trail segments
0% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Rio Grande National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Divide Nst | 139.66 | Native Material | — |
| La Garita Sd. | 56.86 | Native Material | — |
| Dry Creek | 15.62 | Native Material | — |
| Fern Creek | 13.65 | Native Material | — |
| Archuleta | 12.83 | Native Material | — |
| Silver Mtn | 12.18 | Native Material | — |
| Bennett | 11.36 | Native Material | — |
| Shady | 11.26 | Native Material | — |
| La Garita Creek | 11.13 | Native Material | — |
| Trout | 10.3 | Native Material | — |
| Willow Mountain | 9.49 | Native Material | — |
| Miner'S Creek | 8.95 | Native Material | — |
| Wolf Creek | 8.94 | Native Material | — |
| Perry Creek | 8.2 | Native Material | — |
| Burro | 8.15 | Native Material | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Rio Grande National Forest?
- Rio Grande National Forest has about 0 mi of bike-designated trail across 0 segments, out of 1,247 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Rio Grande National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 59 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Rio Grande National Forest (Colorado)?
- Season windows vary by trail and elevation; confirm current conditions with the ranger district.