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USFS National Forest System Trails · Colorado · Updated June 2026

White River National Forest Mountain Bike Trails

White River National Forest carries 2,674 mi of mapped National Forest System trail, of which 868 mi across 573 segments is designated for mountain bikes, typically open May–Nov. Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 138 segments (227 mi).

868 mi
Bike-designated
573 segments
2,674 mi
Total NFS trail
1,541 segments
227 mi
Class 1 e-bike
138 segments
87
ADA-accessible
trail segments

Trail surface

  • Native Material1,457
  • Snow61
  • Asphalt13
  • Imported Compacted Material6
  • Imported Loose Material2

USFS trail class (1 = primitive · 5 = developed)

  • Class 31,049
  • Class 2413
  • Class 138
  • Class 421
  • Class 517

32% 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

TrailMilesSurfaceTrail classBike season
Rocky Fork8.82Native Material3Year-round
Continental Divide N.S.T.8.8Native Material3May–Nov
Braderich/South Thompson5.44Native Material3May–Nov
Prairie Mesa5.31Native Material2May–Nov
Hannon Creek4.76Native Material3May–Nov
Continental Divide N.S.T.4.49Native Material3May–Nov
North Vail Trail3.99Native Material3Jun–Nov
Oro Grande Trail3.81Native Material3May–Nov
Gold Hill3.72Native Material3May–Nov
Big Beaver Basin3.59Native Material3May–Nov
Dickerville3.4Native Material3May–Nov
Lenawee3.14Native Material2May–Nov
Whiskey Gulch2.99Native Material3May–Nov
Continental Divide N.S.T.2.91Native Material3May–Nov
Peaks Trail2.79Native Material3May–Nov
Shadyside2.75Native Material3May–Nov
North Vail Trail2.6Native Material3Jun–Nov
Boundary Road2.58Native Material2May–Nov
Tinpot2.4Native Material3May–Nov
Sunnyside2.39Native Material3May–Nov
Peaks Trail2.37Native Material3May–Nov
Middle Thompson2.29Native Material2May–Nov
Continental Divide N.S.T.2.23Native Material3May–Nov
Hippo2.15Native Material2May–Nov
Rocky Fork2.02Native Material3Year-round

E-bikes in White River National Forest

Class 1 on 138 segments · Class 2 on 132 · Class 3 on 132. See full e-bike rules for White River National Forest

Frequently asked questions

How many miles of mountain bike trail are in White River National Forest?
White River National Forest has about 868 mi of bike-designated trail across 573 segments, out of 2,674 mi of total National Forest System trail.
What is the riding season in White River National Forest?
Most bike-designated trails in White River National Forest carry a May–Nov season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails clear later.
Are e-bikes allowed in White River National Forest?
Only where designated. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 138 segments. See the e-bike rules page for the class-by-class breakdown.