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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of Jun 22, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        43
        Trails Mountain Bike
        44
        Trails Horse
        4
        Trails Hike
        42
        Trails Trail Running
        40
        Total Distance
        20 miles
        Total Descent
        4,322 ft
        Total Vertical
        417 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        6,171 ft
        Reports
        2,007
        Photos
        60
        Ridden Counter
        2,668

        Popular Bus Loop Mountain Biking Trails

        80 4.0 1 mile 154 ft 229
        Fast fun tour of the overlooking Lander, or a meandering sagebrush steppe journey. Your choice.
        90 4.0 1,056 ft 30 ft 135
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 4.5 1 mile 71 ft 120
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 71 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
        75 5.0 4,827 ft 295 ft 94
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 3.0 448 ft 27 ft 93
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
        90 4.5 1,422 ft 4 ft 93
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
        85 5.0 745 ft 13 ft 92
        Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 13 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        95 0.0 674 ft 42 ft 89
        This is an easier climb up off of the Slick rock

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 1 rides
        Past Week
        • 5 rides

        Bus Loop Mountain Bike Routes

        5.0 14 miles 2,150 ft 28 Loop
        All the technical climbs and most of the speedy descents at for those spring skill tune-ups before the...
        10 miles 1,525 ft 18
        One of the more pleasant ways to ride

        Photos of Bus Loop Mountain Bike

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        Jun 7, 2025

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

        usernameactiontypetitledate
        BrianCorkyriddenrouteactivity #97498340
        Jun 21, 2026 @ 10:21am
        Jun 21, 2026
        wes10hoffaddreportactivity #96027912 and 47 more
        Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:45am
        Jun 1, 2026
        wes10hoffaddreportactivity #95171581 and 47 more
        May 21, 2026 @ 6:43am
        May 21, 2026
        wes10hoffaddreportactivity #95043578 and 47 more
        May 19, 2026 @ 8:40am
        May 19, 2026
        wes10hoffaddreportactivity #94975873 and 47 more
        May 18, 2026 @ 7:54am
        May 18, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        robertelliswtrailHoodoosVery fun. Difficulty/features are blue. Still...
        Jun 18, 2023 @ 2:28pm
        Jun 18, 2023
        robertelliswtrailCactus PatchGlad it's marked black because that tells me...
        Jun 18, 2023 @ 2:27pm
        Jun 18, 2023
        BradyCareytrailSlickrockThis riding spot is legal *** I live in the...
        May 9, 2021 @ 8:58pm
        May 9, 2021
        ryanbecktrailCactus PatchGreat trail! Be sure to ride it in the...
        Aug 23, 2019 @ 10:09am
        Aug 23, 2019
        jrrobinstrailSlickrockVery unique trail that borders a fin of slick...
        May 28, 2019 @ 6:07am
        May 28, 2019

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Alpine Science Institute 8 2 34.5 km
        Sinks Canyon 3 6 10 87.3 km
        Government Draw 412.3 km
        Commissary ridge15.5 km
        Johnny Behind the Rocks 1 1 8 215.8 km

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike4320 miles4,321 ft10 miles417 ft
        #4,827#1,730602,00721,347
        Horse41 mile217 ft2,858 ft210 ft
        #3,473#2,085491
        Hike4220 miles4,321 ft10 miles417 ft
        #7,818#2,8892,007189
        Trail Running4020 miles4,262 ft10 miles417 ft
        #7,096#2,3372,0071110

        Frequently Asked Questions About Bus Loop

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Bus Loop?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Bus Loop are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Bus Loop?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Bus Loop are:
        • May (51 activities)
        • June (43 activities)
        • August (40 activities)
        Check the Bus Loop reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Bus Loop?
        There are 1 parking locations listed in Bus Loop. The most popular parking spots are:
        What is the longest trail in Bus Loop?
        The longest trail in Bus Loop is Backside at 1.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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