USFS National Forest System Trails · Colorado · Updated June 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in White River National Forest, Colorado?
Yes — White River National Forest in Colorado has 915 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 365 segments, typically open May–Nov, according to official USFS travel-management data.
915 mi
Bike-designated
365 segments
2,674 mi
Total NFS trail
1,541 segments
May–Nov
Bike season
USFS managed-use
61
ADA-accessible
trail segments
34% 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 White River National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 58.69 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Continental Divide N.S.T. | 41.1 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Cdnst - Colorado | 25.44 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Wheeler Nat. Rec. Trail | 14.69 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Fayville Ohv | 14.52 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Vail - Frisco Rec Path | 14.46 | Asphalt | May–Nov |
| Arbaney-Kittle | 13.84 | Native Material | Jun–Nov |
| Rocky Fork | 10.85 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Last Chance | 10.74 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Two Elk | 9.91 | Native Material | Jun–Nov |
| Coal Basin | 9.87 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Mansfield Ditch | 9.54 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| North Vail Trail | 8.89 | Native Material | Jun–Nov |
| Cattle Creek | 8.83 | Unknown | May–Nov |
| West Grouse Creek | 8.72 | Native Material | May–Nov |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in White River National Forest?
- White River National Forest has about 915 mi of bike-designated trail across 365 segments, out of 2,674 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in White River National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 100 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in White River National Forest (Colorado)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a May–Nov season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.