USFS National Forest System Trails · Colorado · Updated June 2026
Rio Grande National Forest Mountain Bike Trails
Rio Grande National Forest carries 1,247 mi of mapped National Forest System trail, of which 0 mi across 0 segments is designated for mountain bikes. Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 101 segments (356 mi).
0 mi
Bike-designated
0 segments
1,247 mi
Total NFS trail
419 segments
356 mi
Class 1 e-bike
101 segments
2
ADA-accessible
trail segments
Trail surface
- Native Material416
- Concrete2
- Snow1
USFS trail class (1 = primitive · 5 = developed)
- Class 3253
- Class 2141
- Class 121
- Class 52
- Class 42
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archuleta | 12.83 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Silver Mtn | 11.24 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Shady | 10.34 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Willow Mountain | 9.49 | Native Material | 1 | Year-round |
| Burro | 8.15 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| La Garita Creek | 6.59 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Empedrado Lake | 6.41 | Native Material | 1 | Year-round |
| Tewskberry | 6.19 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Perry Creek | 6.12 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Dry Creek | 6.11 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Embargo | 5.53 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Bennett | 5.49 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Alamosa Rock | 5.35 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Middle Alder | 5.17 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Benino | 5.05 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Blanca Peak | 4.97 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Bear Creek | 4.76 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Trout | 4.71 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Bennett | 4.7 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Cross Creek | 4.68 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| La Garita Creek | 4.54 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| West Bear | 4.35 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Saddle Creek | 4.19 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
| Trout | 3.78 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| La Garita Sd. | 3.74 | Native Material | 2 | Year-round |
E-bikes in Rio Grande National Forest
Class 1 on 101 segments · Class 2 on 101 · Class 3 on 101. See full e-bike rules for Rio Grande National Forest →
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.
- What is the riding season in Rio Grande National Forest?
- Season windows vary by trail and elevation in Rio Grande National Forest; check current conditions with the ranger district.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Rio Grande National Forest?
- Only where designated. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 101 segments. See the e-bike rules page for the class-by-class breakdown.
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