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AKA: Western La Platas
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- Mountain Bike
104 trails
- E-Bike
60 trails
- Gravel Bike
8 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Horse
54 trails
- Hike
135 trails
- Trail Running
132 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
44 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
40 trails
Region Details
- 26
- 2
- 32
- 25
- 10
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Jun 27, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 128
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 104
- Trails E-Bike
- 60
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Horse
- 54
- Trails Hike
- 135
- Trails Trail Running
- 132
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 44
- Trails Observed Trials
- 5
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 40
- Trails Snowmobile
- 7
- Trails Snowshoe
- 7
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 7
- Total Distance
- 273 miles
- Total Descent
- 31,029 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,545 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 13,023 ft
- Reports
- 690
- Photos
- 186
- Ridden Counter
- 6,995
Sub Regions
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Aqueduct
- 8
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Chicken Creek Area
- 13
- 1
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Echo Basin Riding Area
- 1
- 2
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Madden Peak Area
- 4
- 2
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Mancos State Park
- 6
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Menefee Mountain
- 1
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Mesa Verde National Park
- 2
- 2
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Transfer Recreation Area
- 2
- 17
- 6
- 2
Popular Mancos Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 247 ft • 326 •
More fun, flowy riding in the Aqueduct area! Accesses the highest point in the Aqueduct Trail System. Views of Mancos and the mountains from the La Platas in the East to the Sleeping Ute in the West. Recommended bike direction is...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 5,121 ft • 93 ft • 300 •
Another mile of classic Aqueduct trail! Recommended bike direction is clockwise, hikers and equestrians may prefer counter-clockwise.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 3 miles • 213 ft • 287 •
is a great loop that travels through beautiful mature pinyon-juniper forest and traverses several scenic ravines. So much fun you'll want to ride it twice! Recommended bike direction is clockwise, hikers and equestrians may prefer...
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 116 ft • 280 •
is a short loop that starts right from the north parking area. Connects to the rest of the Aqueduct trails via . A fun, short, easy loop. Options to lap the " " area via . Recommended bike direction is clockwise, hikers and equestrians...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 4,938 ft • 267 ft • 202 •
Primarily an uphill trail to access the high point of the and the downhill segment. This climb is steeper than much of the rest of the Aqueduct trails. Recommended bike direction is clockwise, hikers and equestrians may prefer...
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 45 ft • 187 •
The downhill trail allows the entire Aqueduct system to be ridden as a single loop, without doubling up on any segment. A fun downhill! Recommended bike direction is downhill, hikers and equestrians may prefer uphill.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 330 ft • 184 •
This fun segment crosses another lunar landscape, similar to and then a fun series of downhill rollers, feels almost like a mini Ribcage. Then a gradual climb up to the high point in the Aqueduct Trail System. Recommended bike direction...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 617 ft • 14 ft • 179 •
This short trail provides access to the Aqueduct Trail System via the from the southern trailhead.
Mancos Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.5 • 24 miles • 2,363 ft • 4 •
The Mancos Spur Trail is a 23 ½ mile route that combines three trails. From its western end in Mancos...
★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 1,021 ft • 2 • Loop •
The 15+ mile Whole Chicken route covers most of the fun new singletrack trails at Chicken Creek.
★ 3.7 • 11 miles • 1,183 ft • 6 • Loop •
Ride all the trails in the Aqueduct in one awesome 12.6 mile loop.
13 miles • 1,293 ft • 2 • Loop •
This is a nice lollipop starting from the just east of Transfer Campground. For a bit more distance you...
37 miles • 3,582 ft • 5 • Loop •
The boasts incredible natural beauty thanks to the thick aspen forests and the wild peaks of the La Plata...
★ 2.0 • 19 miles • 2,260 ft • 1 •
This route starts from just off Highway 160 at the top of Mancos Hill. It ascends almost all the way up...
Photos of Mancos Mountain Bike
Videos of Mancos Mountain Bike
trail: Evenflow
14:53 |
37 |
Nov 16, 2025 , Mancos
trail: Ridges
14:53 |
50 |
Nov 7, 2025 , Mancos
trail: Pump Station
14:53 |
30 |
Nov 7, 2025 , Mancos
14:53 |
23 |
Nov 7, 2025
trail: Chicken Creek
29:56 |
64 |
Jul 20, 2025 , Mancos
trail: Rim Trail
34:34 |
120 |
Aug 4, 2023 , Mancos
trail: Aspen Loop Trail
34:34 |
204 |
Aug 4, 2023 , Mancos
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trail: Box Canyon
34:34 |
232 |
Aug 4, 2023 , Mancos
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen's Basin Connector | Jun 27, 2026 @ 10:25pm (America/Denver) Jun 27, 2026 | Very Dry | maleficmanatee | ||
| Box Canyon | Jun 27, 2026 @ 10:23pm (America/Denver) Jun 27, 2026 | Very Dry | maleficmanatee | ||
| Aspen Loop Trail | Jun 13, 2026 @ 8:28am (America/Denver) Jun 13, 2026 | Ideal | Chrisgrove60 | ||
| Dolph Kuss | Jun 6, 2026 @ 8:46am (America/Denver) Jun 6, 2026 | Dry | gregwenk | ||
| Blue Jay Connector | Jun 6, 2026 @ 8:46am (America/Denver) Jun 6, 2026 | Dry | gregwenk | ||
| Chicken Little | Jun 6, 2026 @ 8:46am (America/Denver) Jun 6, 2026 | Dry | gregwenk | ||
| West Mancos | Jun 4, 2026 @ 7:10am (America/Denver) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | maleficmanatee | ||
| Rim Trail | May 28, 2026 @ 7:47pm (America/Denver) May 28, 2026 | Dry | adrenalated | ||
| Muleshoe Loop | May 28, 2026 @ 7:47pm (America/Denver) May 28, 2026 | Dry | adrenalated | ||
| Muleshoe Connector | May 28, 2026 @ 7:47pm (America/Denver) May 28, 2026 | Dry | adrenalated |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| daslis | wishlist | route | activity #98815934 | Jul 9, 2026 @ 3:48pm 7 hours |
| Blaster808 | wishlist | region | activity #98312242 | Jul 2, 2026 @ 8:57pm Jul 2, 2026 |
| sevenoff | like | directory | activity #98283525 | Jul 2, 2026 @ 11:33am Jul 2, 2026 |
| lizonabike | wishlist | trail | activity #98264265 and 1 more | Jul 2, 2026 @ 6:49am Jul 2, 2026 |
| PaulSchlavinzBv | wishlist | trail | activity #98177820 and 1 more | Jun 30, 2026 @ 9:10pm Jun 30, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Can confirm many trees down between BC Rim and... | May 24, 2026 @ 2:25pm May 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | The section of the loop between the east end... | May 13, 2026 @ 2:22pm May 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Only the first mile is Black rated, then it... | Mar 19, 2026 @ 3:12pm Mar 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Rode east fork. While challenging due to tons... | Oct 10, 2025 @ 9:25am Oct 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | Loose and janky with lots of sticks and debris... | Oct 10, 2025 @ 9:23am Oct 10, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails10 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k20 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge19 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k25 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge19 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 104 | 246 miles | 25,417 ft | 79 miles | 5,131 ft | #1,119 | #434 | 137 | 689 | 12 | 4,568 | |
| E-Bike | 60 | 142 miles | 14,262 ft | 41 miles | 4,984 ft | #422 | #710 | 521 | 7 | 171 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 8 | #746 | #1,179 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 19 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | #760 | #1,908 | 1 | ||||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | #2,972 | #1,186 | 1 | ||||||||
| Horse | 54 | 129 miles | 11,680 ft | 41 miles | 5,325 ft | #241 | #433 | 189 | 5 | 25 | ||
| Hike | 135 | 273 miles | 31,030 ft | 90 miles | 6,545 ft | #484 | #225 | 47 | 690 | 8 | 1,708 | |
| Trail Running | 132 | 272 miles | 30,771 ft | 89 miles | 6,545 ft | #516 | #200 | 689 | 6 | 438 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 44 | 103 miles | 10,062 ft | 29 miles | 4,682 ft | #359 | #149 | 155 | 4 | 27 | ||
| Observed Trials | 5 | 1 mile | 266 ft | 2,959 ft | 377 ft | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 40 | 84 miles | 5,423 ft | 16 miles | 5,085 ft | #290 | #94 | 97 | 3 | 6 | ||
| Snowmobile | 7 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Snowshoe | 7 | 8 | 3 | 33 | ||||||||
| Nordic Ski | 7 | 26 | 1 | 206 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Mancos
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What are the best places to ride in Mancos?
Mancos has 8 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mancos?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mancos are:
- Ridges (4.2/5)
- Rampart Hills (4.2/5)
- Mountain View (4.2/5)
- Lost Chicken (4.1/5)
- Pump Station (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Mancos?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Mancos are:
- July (50 activities)
- October (37 activities)
- September (36 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Mancos?
There are 28 parking locations listed in Mancos. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Balcony House Overlook Viewpoint
- Kodiak House Overlook Viewpoint
- Kodiak House Sight
- Megalithic House Sight
- Cliff Palace Viewpoint
- Cliff Palace Sight
- Balcony House Sight
- Square Tower House Overlook Viewpoint
- Square Tower House Sight
- Step House Sight
- Hesperus Mountain (13,212 ft)
- Mount Moss (13,196 ft)
- Lavender Peak (13,166 ft)
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