USFS National Forest System Trails · Utah · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah?
Yes — Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah has 202 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 74 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 202 mi74 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 957 mi615 segments
- Bike season
- Year-roundUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 3trail segments
21% 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 Manti-La Sal National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Rim Texas Canyon | 11.56 | Native Material | — |
| Horse Pasture Canyon | 11.06 | Native Material | — |
| South Mountain (Sz) | 10.75 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Muddy Crk N Slope Loop | 10.07 | Native Material | — |
| Hop Creek | 9.62 | Native Material | — |
| Fish Creek Trail | 9.37 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Tuerto | 9.31 | Native Material | — |
| Big Bear Creek Trail | 9.13 | Native Material | — |
| Reeder Trail | 9.13 | Native Material | — |
| Lower Muddy Creek | 8.99 | Native Material | — |
| Vega Creek | 8.74 | Native Material | — |
| White Rim Trail West | 8.51 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Castle Valley Ridge | 7.83 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Dairy Trail | 7.69 | Native Material | — |
| Lower Jimmy Keen | 7.62 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Manti-La Sal National Forest?
- Manti-La Sal National Forest has about 202 mi of bike-designated trail across 74 segments, out of 957 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Manti-La Sal National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 139 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Manti-La Sal National Forest (Utah)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.