Colorado Springs Mountain Biking

If you’re looking for an exciting outdoor workout with beautiful views, Colorado Springs mountain biking is your answer.

People come from all over the world to mountain bike in Colorado!

Mountain biking in other parts of the country might mean cruising through fields or over hills, but here in Colorado Springs, mountain biking means just that: you’re biking on a mountain, brother.

And because you’re not riding over smooth pavement, the bike must fit the terrain. Wide handlebars, knobby tires, strong suspension, and powerful brakes will get you up and down and around a mountain. So don’t bring your road bike out on this dirt, or you might end up eating some. ;)

In Colorado Springs, mountain biking trails are plentiful. You can just about ride anywhere in the Springs. Below is a list of trails that folks around here can't stop talking about...

COLORADO SPRINGS MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS

PALMER PARK

Colorado Springs mountain biking Mecca. This park has enough variety of terrain and combinations of trails to keep you busy for weeks. And its right in the heart of the city. Lots and lots of singletrack. Keep your eyes out for hikers and horseback riders.
The Trails: Too numerous and varied to report. Get out and explore!
Directions: Located in the center of town at 3650 Maizeland Road.


NORTH CHEYENNE CANON PARK – Captain Jack’s

The Trail: Upper and Lower sections make up one great ride. Tight turns and downhill gravel. 2.5 miles of single track. 3 miles of dirt road. Big views of the canyon and the city. This may be the favorite pick of Colorado Springs mountain biking aficionados.
Directions: From I25 take Highway 24 west. Take a left on 21st Street. Turn right at Gold Camp Road and continue to the intersection of High Drive, Lower Gold Camp & Bear Creek. Continue straight on Lower Gold Camp Road. Park at the lot on the right, just before the first tunnel.

The Trail: This one may give you an easy, peaceful feeling. 30 miles of solid dirt road with old train tunnels, and beautiful views of the canyon and city. The first 10 miles of the trail do not allow cars, so it's luxurious lanes all the way. A good trail for beginners or when you just want to take a scenic stroll in the mountains.

UTE VALLEY PARK

This is a popular playground for residents of the northwest side of Colorado Springs--mountain biking here will take you through several combinations of trails, from smooth dirt paths through forests, to rocky desertscapes, to rolling fields. A little bit of everything at Ute Valley Park.
Directions: From I-25, go west on Garden of the Gods Rd to Centennial Blvd. Take a right (north) on Centennial Blvd to Vindicator Dr. Turn right (east) on Vindicator Dr. to the parking lot.

Thirteen miles of dirt trails over open fields and past giant red rocks akin to Garden of the Gods. Great views of Pikes Peak, Manitou, and the city of Colorado Springs, mountain biking here gives you nice rolling hills and an occasional twisty turn. Or, keep on going into the mountains at the Section 16 connection. They also have a “bike park” next to the parking lot to try out your technical skills.
Directions: From I-25, take Hwy 24 west past the 31st Street lights, then turn left onto Ridge Road to the park.

MONUMENT VALLEY PARK

This is a good “altitude-adjustment” ride. Easy, level cruising alongside Monument creek. Great views. Get your hemoglobin on!
Directions: 220 Mesa Road. From I-25, exit east onto Uintah, take a quick right on Glen Ave which turns into Mesa Road.

GARDEN OF THE GODS

This is a great place to take your kids mountain biking if you want some paved, non-technical trails, and tons of great scenery. Picnic areas and photo opps abound. See our Garden of the Gods page for more info on the park.
Directions: From I-25, take Garden of the Gods Rd west to 30th Street. Turn left on 30th Street to 1805 N 30th Street. Look for the 300-foot-tall orange slabs of rock and you’re there.

MUELLER STATE PARK

Only a 30 minute drive northwest of Colorado Springs. Mountain biking here gives you to explore over 50 miles of trails through pines, aspens, over dirt and gravel. A great place to camp and ride.
Directions: Hwy 24 west to Divide, south on 67 to the park.

*** INSIDER TIP: If you’re planning a mountain biking vacation, remember that Colorado Springs is centrally located in the state. Only a few hours from here are other trails in places like Salida, Vail, Fruita, and (gasp) Moab! Try a multiple-day trip to take in the flavor of several different Rocky Mountain regions. ***

Just because you’re on a bike doesn’t mean you need to pedal hard. How about doing a descent down a 14,000 foot mountain?

Two companies in town offer “Pikes Peak Descent” trips, which begins with a van ride up to the summit with your group in the early morning (might want to grab a coffee), and then you roll all the way back down on a mountain bike. So the pedaling is taken care of, just make sure you have the steering and braking part down. ;)

Bike Stop
2801 Janitell Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: (719) 955-7867
www.ebikestop.com

Colorado Cyclist
3970 E Bijou St
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: (719) 591-4040

Colorado Springs Bike Shop
622 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Phone: (719) 634-4915

Old Town Bike Shop
426 S Tejon St
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 475-8589

Ted's Bicycles
3016 N Hancock Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: (719) 473-6915

Hope this gets you started on your Colorado Springs mountain biking adventure. Don’t forget to bring along lots of water, and always wear your helmet.

Happy Trails!


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