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        Region Status
        Caution as of Jun 9, 2026
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        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        330
        Trails Mountain Bike
        113
        Trails E-Bike
        61
        Trails Horse
        41
        Trails Hike
        134
        Trails Trail Running
        124
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        13
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        12
        Trails Snowshoe
        4
        Trails Downhill Ski
        180
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        2
        Trails Nordic Ski
        8
        Total Distance
        400 miles
        Total Descent
        164,788 ft
        Total Vertical
        6,309 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        14,228 ft
        Reports
        1,300
        Photos
        343
        Ridden Counter
        45,058

        Articles

        Video: Ode to Mountain Biking in Telluride, Colorado in 'Say Less, Ride More'
        Aug 3, 2024 from pinkbike.com
        A summer of bikes with friends in Telluride, Colorado.
        Telluride Gravel Race returns for a summery June edition
        Jun 14, 2023 from other
        The event debuted last October; last weekend, Durango locals Sarah Sturm and Payson McElveen won the climbing-heavy race.
        Race Report: Big Mountain Enduro Round 3 - Telluride, CO
        Aug 7, 2019 from pinkbike.com
        The third stop of the Yeti Cycles Big Mountain Enduro presented by Maxxis hit the road to the mighty San Juans for some true big mountain riding...
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        Popular Telluride Mountain Biking Trails

        85 4.6 9 miles 866 ft 1,966
        Trail is the premier single track trail in the region. **This trail is part of the Bike Park and requires a XC or Bike Park Pass during operating days/hours** Daily, June 18 - September 18, 2022: 9 AM - 5 PM, Weekends September 24 -...
        95 3.4 3 miles 89 ft 854
        This trail is part of the Bike Park. Access during Bike Park operations requires a XC or Bike Park pass. Intermediate trail from the top of the Gondola down to Mountain that alternates between open ski runs and trees. The Beginning is...
        100 3.5 2,070 ft 20 ft 770
        Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 20 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 4.7 3 miles 342 ft 767
        Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 342 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 0.0 1,112 ft 48 ft 685
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 3.6 1 mile 4 ft 651
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 4 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
        95 4.3 3,682 ft 78 ft 625
        Fun fast bench cut that connects mountain down to the vallley floor. Nothing crazy technical. Ride with caution though as it’s a popular hiking trail
        90 4.4 2 miles 0 ft 572
        Some of the best singletrack in the area. Can be ridden as a loop from the Telluride Bike Park (via & Magic ) or from Lakes (**XC pass required if accessing from Telluride Bike Park) or as a shuttle from highway 145 and Illium Rd.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 1 rides
        Yesterday
        • 11 rides
        Past Week
        • 49 rides

        Telluride Mountain Bike Routes

        5.0 21 miles 2,004 ft 3 Point to Point
        Take the Gondola to San Sophia station and ride back to Telluride. **This route includes trails in the...
        4.5 16 miles 1,771 ft 8 Loop
        Utilize the town gondola (pass required during bike park operating hours) as your start/finish and begin a...
        4.0 16 miles 4,565 ft 3 Loop
        A Telluride expert classic, this route will take you up to 13,000 ft. with over 4,000 ft. of climbing....
        5.0 3 miles 52 ft 1 Point to Point
        Top to Bottom Lap off Lift 4
        3.5 33 miles 6,970 ft 31
        Telluride will be one of the newest locations to host the Big Mountain Enduro with a combination of...
        2 miles 84 ft 4 Point to Point
        Fun Top to bottom lap with a little bit of everything. to to Log Jams to to Lower Hopper and then Lower .

        Photos of Telluride Mountain Bike

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        Oct 15, 2018 @ 5:28pm
        Oct 15, 2018

        Videos of Telluride Mountain Bike

        Jasper Miller Remine Edit
        0:05 | 101 | May 2, 2022
        2002 4X/DH #4 World Cup Telluride
        trail: World Cup
        8:52 | 82 | Jun 6, 2017
        A Day in Telluride
        2:41 | 24720 | Dec 7, 2016
        2016 Telluride Bits
        trail: No Brainer
        3:12 | 44 | Jul 15, 2016
        World Cup Lap
        trail: World Cup
        3:38 | 127 | Jul 7, 2015
        World Cup Telluride, CO
        trail: World Cup
        16:06 | 244 | Nov 11, 2013
        World Cup
        trail: World Cup
        0:40 | 90 | Nov 11, 2013
        World cup run
        trail: World Cup
        0:39 | 97 | Nov 11, 2013

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

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        fifthandgoalwishlisttrailactivity #97181919 and 1 more
        Jun 17, 2026 @ 7:25am
        1 day
        brynnehitchwishlisttrailactivity #97162689 and 2 more
        Jun 16, 2026 @ 10:04pm
        2 days
        Skooferriddentrailactivity #97138259
        Jun 16, 2026 @ 2:32pm
        2 days
        Skooferriddentrailactivity #97138243 and 3 more
        Jun 16, 2026 @ 2:32pm
        2 days
        justboofitwishlistrouteactivity #97079439
        Jun 15, 2026 @ 6:14pm
        3 days

        Recent Comments

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        jasbusheytrailBear Creek (Falls)Can you add it to the map?
        Oct 6, 2025 @ 7:58am
        Oct 6, 2025
        frankwaltertrailBear Creek (Falls)DH single track is sanctioned and parallels...
        Oct 5, 2025 @ 2:28pm
        Oct 5, 2025
        BiciartetrailProspectI missed the part about the climbing! There is...
        Sep 28, 2025 @ 7:01pm
        Sep 28, 2025
        BiciartetrailVillageFun trail when the bike park is closed. Free...
        Sep 28, 2025 @ 6:55pm
        Sep 28, 2025
        UCguireportWilson MesaHighly recommended to start at the top of...
        Sep 15, 2025 @ 2:31pm
        Sep 15, 2025

        Local Badges


        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike113222 miles59,764 ft126 miles5,246 ft
        #614#2293201,2822215,461
        E-Bike61130 miles36,181 ft73 miles6,280 ft
        #1,050#8051,0915549
        Horse41109 miles21,778 ft52 miles4,593 ft
        #339#46819622
        Hike134295 miles77,746 ft148 miles6,309 ft
        25706444,424
        Trail Running124258 miles68,406 ft130 miles6,309 ft
        #484#189703331,452
        Dirtbike/Moto1362 miles16,362 ft34 miles5,207 ft
        #538#18310925
        ATV/ORV/OHV1254 miles14,199 ft29 miles5,207 ft
        #390#11810518
        Snowshoe412 miles1,201 ft4 miles4,091 ft
        #535#196141537
        Downhill Ski17082 miles78,914 ft78 miles4,426 ft
        #79#3534,490
        Backcountry Ski26 miles1,155 ft3 miles1,906 ft
        #356#72141,374
        Nordic Ski86 miles597 ft2 miles2,448 ft
        #595#19921413

        Frequently Asked Questions About Telluride

        What are the best places to ride in Telluride?
        Telluride has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Telluride?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Telluride are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Telluride?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Telluride are:
        • July (501 activities)
        • August (378 activities)
        • September (300 activities)
        Check the Telluride reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Telluride?
        There are 23 parking locations listed in Telluride. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
        • By canadakaTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
        • Admins: Telluride, SJMA
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