Durango, Colorado, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, and the surrounding mountains offer some of the best mountain biking trails in the United States. With over 300 miles of trails and more than 20 world-class options, Durango is a mountain biker’s paradise.
And we’d be remiss if we didn’t quickly mention a place you can stay while enjoying the trails – Outdoorsy Bayfield is our very own RV park and glampground that can be your home base for hitting these trails.
Now without further ado, let’s dig into some of the best mountain biking trails near Durango.
MTB Ready RVs For Rent Near Durango
Animas Mountain Trail
Animas Mountain Trail is one of the most popular trails in Durango, offering a 6.2-mile loop that includes stunning views of the Animas River Valley and the San Juan Mountains. The trail is suitable for intermediate to advanced riders, with steep climbs and descents, technical features, and plenty of obstacles to test your skills.
And check out these Mountain Bikes from our pals at REI to get ready for your trip.
Telegraph Trail
Telegraph Trail is another popular trail in Durango, offering a 10.2-mile loop that is suitable for intermediate to advanced riders. The trail features a mix of technical features and flowy sections, with stunning views of the Animas River and the surrounding mountains.
Be sure to stock up on MTB gear before you roll.
Hermosa Creek Trail
The Hermosa Creek Trail is a must-ride for any serious mountain biker. The trail offers a 19.7-mile out-and-back ride through a stunning wilderness area, with challenging climbs, fast descents, and technical features. The trail is suitable for intermediate to advanced riders, and you can expect to spend around 4-6 hours on the trail.
Engineer Mountain Trail
The Engineer Mountain Trail is a challenging 8-mile out-and-back ride that takes you through some of the most beautiful alpine scenery in Colorado. The trail features steep climbs, technical descents, and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The trail is suitable for advanced riders, and you should expect to spend around 3-4 hours on the trail.
Are you itching to snag that MTB gear yet?
Alien Run Trail
The Alien Run Trail is located in Aztec, New Mexico, just a short drive from Durango. The trail offers a 9.6-mile loop that is suitable for intermediate riders, with flowy singletrack, challenging climbs, and technical features. The trail is named after an alleged UFO sighting in the area, adding to its mystique and charm.
Phil’s World Trail
Phil’s World Trail is located in Cortez, Colorado, just over an hour’s drive from Durango. The trail offers over 30 miles of world-class singletrack, with a mix of flowy sections and technical features. The trail is suitable for all skill levels, with options for beginners and advanced riders.
These REI mountain bikes are ready to shred the trails.
Camping Near Durango’s Mountain Biking Trails
Call us biased, but our favorite spot is our very own campground that sits just outside Durango. Outdoorsy Bayfield is a 36-acre retreat along the Pine River where you can fish in private waters, enjoy nature trails, and simply relax after a long day’s ride.
You can even glamp out in luxury tents or have an RV delivered and set up at one of our spacious RV sites.
Durango is home to some of the best mountain biking trails in the United States, offering something for riders of all skill levels. Whether you are looking for technical challenges, flowy singletrack, or breathtaking alpine scenery, Durango has it all. The trails listed above are just a few of the many options available, and we encourage you to explore and discover the beauty of mountain biking in Durango.
