Mountain Biking
Trout Creek Trail
Trout Creek Trail (#831) in Rio Grande National Forest is a point‑to‑point, intermediate-to-difficult mountain biking and hiking route that stretches about 10.7 miles between 8,400 ft and over 11,200 ft in elevation. The trail features a mix of steep climbs, rocky sections, and flowing downhill segments—ideal for adventurous riders looking to shuttle or ride it as a challenging loop. You’ll begin with an initial climb, crest near Leopard Creek Pass, and then enjoy an exhilarating descent punctuated by punchy climbs and tight switchbacks before dropping back to the trailhead
Penitente Canyon
Penitente Canyon Recreation Area in southern Colorado spans around 21 miles of mountain bike and hiking trails winding through rocky canyon terrain and towering boulders on BLM-managed land. The network offers a balanced mix of easy doubletrack and rugged singletrack—ranging from family-friendly loop trails like Los Hermanos to technical routes such as Sunshine Kitty with slickrock and steep sections. Riders are rewarded with stunning views of the San Luis Valley and insights into the region’s volcanic geology and cattle-driving history along trails like Boot Mountain and La Garita Stock Driveway
Stone Quarry
Offer approximately 12 miles of intermediate to difficult singletrack through a rugged, high-desert landscape . The network features a mix of slickrock and natural surfaces, with trails like Monster Slayer and Jer’s Lair providing punchy climbs, tight switchbacks, and technical rock features. Riders can enjoy panoramic views of the San Luis Valley and surrounding mountain ranges while navigating short, twisty loops and challenging terrain.
Middle Frisco Trail
The Middle Frisco Trail #879 is a 12.6-mile out-and-back trail located in the Rio Grande National Forest near Del Norte, Colorado. This intermediate to difficult trail offers a challenging ascent through a mix of aspen and pine forests, crossing several wildflower meadows before reaching the alpine terrain near San Francisco Lakes. The trail is popular among hikers and equestrians, especially during the big game hunting season, and provides a rewarding descent with scenic views for mountain bikers.
Limekiln Trails
The Limekiln Trail System offers a diverse network of over 9 miles of purpose-built, NEPA-approved singletrack trails, primarily designed as easy to intermediate “flow trails” . These trails meander through a 13,783-acre expanse of BLM land at an elevation of 7,900 feet, providing riders with scenic views of the San Luis Valley and the southern San Juan Mountains. The system is open most of the year and is easily accessible from US Highway 160, about six miles east of Del Norte at the Limekiln/Old Spanish Trail monument.
Treasure Mountain Trail
Treasure Mountain Trail (#565) is a remote and challenging point-to-point singletrack in the South San Juan Mountains, climbing from about 8,200 ft to a high plateau near Wolf Creek Pass at over 11,200 ft. The trail offers a thrilling descent through aspen and fir forests, narrow sidehill sections, creek crossings, and dramatic views of the Continental Divide and East Fork Valley below. Most riders tackle it via a shuttle setup—starting at the high end near Wolf Creek Pass and ending at East Fork Road—to maximize the rewarding downhill flow and scenic payoff
