Steamboat Springs Mountain Biking, Colorado Bike Tours

Exhilarating! Refreshing! Challenging! Exciting! Fun! These words all describe mountain biking in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. With a world class, well-maintained trail system, Steamboat Springs is an excellent place to go for a bike ride.

Whether you cruise through the beautiful mountain scenery on a road bike or charge it down a steep single track, biking in Steamboat Springs will live up to all of your expectations.

The area surrounding Steamboat Springs is loaded with great mountain biking trails. If you are from out of town, however, the best place to start might be Mt. Werner. Located right in town, the trails on this local ski hill are easy to find and really fun! If you would like instruction, be sure to sign up for a mountain biking clinic with a local pro. Rent a bike and all of your gear from any of the shops in town or at the base of the mountain and they will probably give you some pointers about where to go. There are single tracks, two tracks and dirt roads to choose from. It’s even possible to load your bike up the gondola and enjoy the ride down without the pain of the uphill. Some favorite trails include Pete’s Wicked Trail, Creekside, Valley View and Zig Zag. Of course you’ll have one on anyhow, but helmets are required.

Another great place to ride straight from downtown Steamboat Springs is Howelsen Hill. Head up the hill and beyond towards Emerald Mountain, where you have several awesome trails to choose from. In another direction, check out Strawberry Park, Copper Ridge, Hoot Springs Loop, or Mad Creek. These trails are all interconnected. To find them head towards the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness, or better yet, ask one of the local shops.

If you want to get out in to the Colorado Mountains in a more serious way, there are several options. One great option is to hire a guide service. They will work with you to plan a custom tour, depending on your ability, fitness level, and length of stay. There are even guide services that will pick you up from the airport, set you up in a condo, and cook your meals (or make reservations for their favorite restaurants in town…)!

Some places that you might go on a guided biking tour include the wilderness of the Continental Divide Trail in the Mt Zirkel Wilderness, the canyons of Coulton Creek, or the historic Lynx Pass. These are all trails that you could check out on your own if you have the necessary maps, gear, and wilderness safety knowledge. There are trail guide books that will lead you through the maze and help you choose a trail, but it’s always best to head to the local shops and ask about trail conditions and closures.