United States
Looking for the best mountain biking in United States? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around United States. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Mountain Biking Spots in and near United States
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Winona Lake, Indiana
Hike Winona Lake Trail
5.07.2 mi / 252 ft gainWinona Lake Trail is a 7.3 mile loop hike or mountain bike ride through both paved and forest terrain near Winona Lake, Indiana. This is a shared trail with mountain bikers, so be sure to keep an eye out when you're on the trail.Be sure to bring some bug spray and be prepared for a muddy hike/rid...Read more -
Van Buren, Arkansas
Crack in the Rock Trail
5.01.36 mi / 154 ft gainCrack in the Rock Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Van Buren, Arkansas.Read more -
Groton, Connecticut
Hike Bluff Point State Park Eastern Loop
4.54.3 mi / 344 ft gainBluff Point State Park Eastern Loop is a 4.3 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Groton, Connecticut.Read more -
Ogden, Utah
Waterfall Canyon Trail via Ogden Park
3.03.3 mi / 1699 ft gainWaterfall Canyon Trail via Ogden Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ogden, Utah.Read more -
Helena, Montana
1906 Trail
3 mi / 1000 ft gainLocated just outside of Helena, the 1906 Trail starts at the Mt Helena Parking Lot. The path is wide enough to share with hikers, trail runners, or mountain bikers. Note: this is an uphill-only trail for mountain biking. It's a very popular trail due to its wide trail and awesome views from the t...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Bike the Ramblin' Trail
3.3 mi / 200 ft gainThe Ramblin' Trail, part of the Navajo Rocks trail system, is a beginner to intermediate mountain biking trail with a great mix of slickrock, dirt trails, and some sand that features excellent views of hoodoos, Navajo Sandstone, and the general Colorado River watershed redrock. Located off Utah H...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
MTB the Hart Prairie Loop
15.2 mi / 1198 ft gainThis outstanding loop takes in high altitude meadows, aspen glades, fabulous evergreen forest, and unbelievable views in the San Francisco Peaks. The ride lacks any technical challenges, but long and consistent uphill grades (at high elevation) make for a good workout. The reward is an ending tha...Read more -
Cincinnati, Ohio
Ault Forest Loop Trail
1.34 mi / 135 ft gainAult Forest Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cincinnati, Ohio.Read more -
Moab, Utah
Mountain Bike Portal Trail
2 mi / 1388 ft gainIf you are looking to ride one of Moab's famed mountain bike trails, then look no further than the Portal Trail. It's a short 2-mile trail that starts on the rim above the Colorado River and descends 1,388. To access the Portal Trail you can take a shuttle from town to the top of the Magnificent...Read more -
Novato, California
Mount Burdell Open Space Loop
4.87 mi / 1234 ft gainStart at the wide gravel parking lot. You will find the start of the San Andreas Fire Road on the south side leading up the mountain. The San Andreas Fire Road heads up the southern slope before joining the Middle Burdell Fire Road and then very quickly the Deer Camp Fire Road. Keep your eyes p...Read more -
North Garden, Virginia
Wilkins Way Loop
4.33 mi / 640 ft gainWilkins Way Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near North Garden, Virginia.Read more -
San Marcos, Texas
Hike Purgatory Creek Overlook Via Dante's Trail
2.8 mi / 209 ft gainThe Purgatory Creek Overlook via Dante's Trail is a 2.8 mile out-and-back hike located within the Purgatory Creek Greenspace area just south of San Marcos, Texas. This particular section of the Greenspace is made of flattened crushed gravel and is mostly shaded. The trail is very well maintained ...Read more -
Sierra City, California
Sardine Lakes
1.32 mi / 253 ft gainSardine Lakes is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Sierra City, California.Read more -
Los Angeles County, California
Idlehour Trail
4.014.89 mi / 4665 ft gainIdlehour Trail located near Mount Wilson, California, is an out-and-back trail that is strenuous and can take 8-10 hours if done all at once. There are opportunities to camp off the trail, making this a backpacking trail in the Angeles National Forest as well. To access the Idlehour Campground ...Read more -
Lamy, New Mexico
Hike to the Happy Valley Overlook in the Galisteo Basin Preserve
1 mi / 150 ft gainThe Galisteo Basin Preserve south of Santa Fe, New Mexico is community conservation area of some 10,000 acres with 28 miles of publicly accessible trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians.The Happy Valley Overlook is a great, quick way to get an epic view of a large portion of Galisteo...Read more -
Mill Valley, California
Coyote Ridge Loop
5.06.15 mi / 1001 ft gainStarting just before the Tennessee Valley parking lot, head out from the Miwok Trailhead. This Mill Valley hike offers incredible views of the San Francisco Bay, the Pacific Ocean (fog permitting of course!), and on occasion, wildlife. Unfortunately, this trail is not dog-friendly. Keep in mind...Read more