First of all, ALWAYS wear a helmet. This is the single most important piece of equipment you can bring along

NEVER ride outside of your ability. If a section of trail looks too rough, just walk it. There's no shame in walking, especially if it will let you ride another day.

ALWAYS control your speed. It's a bad idea to reach speeds where you could lose control of your bike. At these speeds, crashes can lead to serious injury, even death.

ALWAYS ride with another person, especially when riding on unfamiliar trails. This way, there's another person to run for help when you taco your wheel around that pine tree!

Finally, use your best judgment. There are too many safety concerns to adequately list here, so make sure you're comfortable with what you're doing. Remember, every time you ride, you RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK! Don't come crying to us if you run into a tree we didn't tell you about!!

Bring enough water. Bring enough water. Bring enough water...Dehydration is the #1 cause of bad athletic performance. Plus, it's just plain dangerous to be out of water, and far from any available supply.

Have some snacks handy. Everyone's been on a ride where you bonk sooner than expected. Without some nurishment, this can make for a long & painful ride back to your car. Bananas and PowerBars work great.

Dress for the weather. We live in a state with often unpredictable weather. It's very possible to start your ride in sunshine, and end in a thunderstorm. Depending on the season, and your location, make sure you have the appropriate raingear, cold weather gear, sunglasses, etc.

Bring tools!!! Have you ever been 5 miles from your car with a broken chain? Just in case you haven't, it sucks. Tire tools, allen wrenches, spare tubes, chain tools, and small screwdrivers are some of the bare necessities. Anticipate the worst-case scenerio for your ride, and bring along the tools that will help you the most.

Bring navigation tools. You should always have a map of the area, and a compass. Most trails have a map at the trailhead, and if they don't, grab a Topo map from your local outdoors store. You don't want to get lost. Trust us.

Announce yourself to other trail users, and always yield the trail.

Control your bike on the trails. Don't skid down steep sections, and don't ride trails in muddy conditions. If the trail you're riding has a muddy section, ride through it not around it to avoid widening the trail. Basically, LEAVE NO TRACE.

Try not to spook animals. This just isn't cool. Plus, your Mom would yell at you.

Ride open trails only. Respect private property, and only stay on public trails. ...unless, of course, you have the permission of the landowner.

Traffic on Colorado's trails has been steadily rising for the last several decades. Currently, the front range is one of the fastest growing parts of the nation. With increasing traffic comes increasing responsibility for every mountain biker. First of all, please be courteous of other trail users. Remember to yield to uphill riders, and horses. Second, be kind to the environment. This means no skidding, riding off the trail, or littering.

Listed on this site are trails we've found from all over the state. We have tried to objectively compare and describe each listed trail, but we formed these conclusions with our own biases. Since you know your riding style better than we do, it's up to you to decide if a trail is too difficult or not. The main purpose of this site is to tell you where the trails already are, and is intended to be used as a guide only.