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
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Trail class | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Fork | 8.82 | Native Material | 3 | Year-round |
| Continental Divide N.S.T. | 8.8 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Braderich/South Thompson | 5.44 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Prairie Mesa | 5.31 | Native Material | 2 | May–Nov |
| Hannon Creek | 4.76 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Continental Divide N.S.T. | 4.49 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| North Vail Trail | 3.99 | Native Material | 3 | Jun–Nov |
| Oro Grande Trail | 3.81 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Gold Hill | 3.72 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Big Beaver Basin | 3.59 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Dickerville | 3.4 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Lenawee | 3.14 | Native Material | 2 | May–Nov |
| Whiskey Gulch | 2.99 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Continental Divide N.S.T. | 2.91 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Peaks Trail | 2.79 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Shadyside | 2.75 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| North Vail Trail | 2.6 | Native Material | 3 | Jun–Nov |
| Boundary Road | 2.58 | Native Material | 2 | May–Nov |
| Tinpot | 2.4 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Sunnyside | 2.39 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Peaks Trail | 2.37 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Middle Thompson | 2.29 | Native Material | 2 | May–Nov |
| Continental Divide N.S.T. | 2.23 | Native Material | 3 | May–Nov |
| Hippo | 2.15 | Native Material | 2 | May–Nov |
| Rocky Fork | 2.02 | Native Material | 3 | Year-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.
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