USFS National Forest System Trails · Colorado · Updated June 2026
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Mountain Bike Trails
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests carries 3,787 mi of mapped National Forest System trail, of which 1,618 mi across 576 segments is designated for mountain bikes, typically open Year-round. Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 398 segments (1,099 mi).
Trail surface
- Native Material1,101
- Snow253
- Imported Compacted Material3
- Crushed Aggregate Or Gravel2
- Asphalt2
USFS trail class (1 = primitive · 5 = developed)
- Class 2607
- Class 3530
- Class 4161
- Class 170
- Class 51
43% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. Note: USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating from it.
Largest bike-designated trails
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Trail class | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Creek | 12.01 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Palisade Plunge | 11.69 | Native Material | 3 | May–Dec |
| Razor Creek | 11.34 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Deer Creek | 8.74 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Goat Creek Snowmobile | 8.72 | Snow | 4 | Jan–Apr, December |
| Larson Lakes | 6.99 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Palisade Plunge | 6.93 | Native Material | 2 | May–Dec |
| Cement Mountain | 6.88 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Big Bend Creek | 6.7 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Dallas | 6.15 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Mid Beaver Snowmobile | 5.97 | Snow | 4 | Jan–Apr, December |
| West Beaver Snowmobile | 5.51 | Snow | 4 | Jan–Apr, December |
| Portis Loop | 5.46 | Native Material | 3 | Apr–Nov |
| Naturita Rim Loop | 5.44 | Native Material | 3 | Apr–Nov |
| Bridal Veil Creek | 4.75 | Native Material | 2 | Jul–Oct |
| Teocalli Ridge | 4.72 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Thunder Loop | 4.64 | Native Material | 3 | Apr–Nov |
| Saguache Park | 4.58 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Dutchman Creek | 4.52 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Goshorn Loop | 4.01 | Native Material | 3 | Apr–Nov |
| Black Gulch | 3.98 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Napolean Pass | 3.92 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Dallas | 3.88 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Block And Tackle | 3.58 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Brush Creek | 3.57 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
E-bikes in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Class 1 on 398 segments · Class 2 on 398 · Class 3 on 398. See full e-bike rules for Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests →
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests?
- Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests has about 1,618 mi of bike-designated trail across 576 segments, out of 3,787 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- What is the riding season in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests?
- Most bike-designated trails in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails clear later.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests?
- Only where designated. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 398 segments. See the e-bike rules page for the class-by-class breakdown.
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