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Best hiking trails in USA

Mountain Biking Trails in United States

What are the best hikes in the United States? There are simply so many incredible hikes in the USA that it’s almost impossible to answer. Many of the best hikes in the United States can be found in the mountain chains that cover the American West. Here you’ll find hikes that take you through untouched wilderness, up high above the forests and to beautiful mountain lakes. The American Southwest offers a different hiking experience in wonderful arid regions that are best explored on foot.

The US is so vast that you can’t even dream of seeing everything in one visit. The country contains a huge variety of hiking terrain, from protected National Parks to cool mountain towns like Aspen or Vail.

To help you plan your hiking holiday, we have found the best hikes in most of the Western US states. We find the best hikes in National Parks, National Forests and Wilderness Areas across California, Oregon, Washington State, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We share the best hikes for world-famous National Parks like Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Arches, Olympic and Glacier. We also help you plan your trip to other great places, like Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, Salt Lake City, Vail and Aspen.

Why not book a tour for your next mountain bike holiday? Check out these fantastic bike trips in the USA, or spend some time exploring the country on another type of adventure holiday in the USA.

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Boulder

Hall Ranch

Hall Ranch is one of the best mountain bike trails along the Front Range! This MTB trail has a little bit of everything with fast and fun flowy downhills, steep and strenuous hill climbs, and challenging technical rock gardens. Hall Ranch is a must do!
Very Hard
18.7 km
448 m
2-3h
9.5 overall rating
Bend

McKenzie River Trail (MRT)

The McKenzie River Trail is a popular mountain bike trail near Bend that has been called North America’s best single-track. Though a bit of a drive from Bend, this thrilling trail through lush temperate rain forest and magma rock will please all mountain bikers!
Moderate
20.0 km
221 m
2.5-3.5h
10 overall rating
Bend

Tiddlywinks

This popular trail is the king of variety. With a bit of cross-country riding, a short climb, extremely flowy downhill and some technical riding, this trail will please all mountain bikers. The middle section of the Tiddlywinks trail, however, is best known for its man-made berms and tabletop jumps.
Moderate
19.7 km
191 m
2.5-4h
9.3 overall rating
Boulder

Betasso Preserve

Betasso Preserve is a great all-around MTB trail with enough challenges to keep it interesting and test your riding skills. The trail is located conveniently close to downtown Boulder, it is a must do, and one of the best all-around MTB trails we know!
Hard
15.0 km
665 m
1.5-2.5h
9.3 overall rating
Bend

Whoops Loop

Bend’s own “A-Line”, Lower Whoops Trail is the quintessential downhill flow trail of the area. You’ll find plenty of mountain bikers on this trail, but it’s easy to see why. With a chill logging road climb and fantastic berms and tabletops to huck on the way down, it’s easy to spend all day cycling Whoops.
Moderate
5.8 km
129 m
1h
9.5 overall rating
Boulder

West Magnolia

West Magnolia is a spaghetti network of trails that will test your riding abilities along with your navigation skills, but the riding is totally worth the ‘fear of being lost in the woods’ …it’s an adventure!
Very Hard
20.9 km
529 m
2.5-3.5h
9.5 overall rating
Bend

Tyler’s Traverse

A favorite mountain bike trail amongst locals, this classic shuttle run is more technical than its brother Tiddlywinks. Though this trail definitely has its fair share of flowy berms, there are many more rock gardens than most of the trails around Bend. Truly an old school mountain bike trail.
Hard
24.7 km
309 m
3-4h
9.3 overall rating
Bend

Smith Rock Summit Trail Loop

Smith Rock State Park is popular with hikers and bikers for a reason! The towering cliffs and the lush Crooked River are candy for the eyes. And the riding isn’t too bad either, though you will have to contend with a few hikers on the trail to get to the goods.
Very Hard
12.5 km
321 m
1.5-2.5h
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Boulder

East Mag Dot Trails

Riding The Dot Trails feels like you have your own private MTB trail! The Dot Trails are a hidden gem with great riding and amazing views just outside Nederland.
Very Hard
18.0 km
434 m
2-3h
9 overall rating
Bend

Phil’s Trail

The namesake trail for the popular Phil’s Trailhead in Bend, this mostly one-way trail is a classic mellow descent. With plenty of fast sections, a few small jumps, and a couple small rock gardens, this is a fantastic trail for aspiring mountain bike riders to test their skills.
Easy
10.2 km
5 m
1-1.5h
9.5 overall rating
Bend

Peterson Ridge Trail

The Peterson Ridge Trail system, with its roughly ladder-like shape allows for a ride of any length. You can follow one of the ‘rails’ as far as you like, and then traverse across one of the many ‘rungs’ to descend the other ‘rail’ back down to your car! Perfect for families and aspiring cross country bike riders. Plus, it isn’t too far from Bend.
Easy
31.3 km
230 m
4-5h
9 overall rating
Boulder

Heil Valley Ranch

Heil Valley Ranch is a popular MTB trail just north of Boulder that boasts semi-technical rocky trails in a picturesque setting. The halfway point of Heil Valley Ranch is one of our favourite overlooks, definitely take a moment to stop, catch your breath, and take in the view!
Hard
12.7 km
290 m
1.5-2.5h
9.7 overall rating
Bend

Suttle Tie and Loop

An easy bike ride in a beautiful environment, the Tie trail connects the parking lot to Suttle Lake, where the Loop Trail will bend in and bring you around the lake. A popular ride with children, or for cross country training.
Very Easy
22.1 km
111 m
2.5-3.5h
9 overall rating
Bend

Ben’s Trail

Recently switched to a one-way, uphill only trail, Ben’s near Bend is the quintessential cross-country climbing trail from Phil’s Trail. Don’t worry, short descent and fun features frequently break up the gentle climb. A plus is you won’t see as many bikes on this trail.
Easy
8.7 km
184 m
1-1.5h
9.5 overall rating
Boulder

South Sourdough Trail

South Sourdough Trail is a ride at altitude! Starting at 9200ft with a climb right out of the gates this is one to be acclimated for, but don’t let that put you off. This is one of our favourite treed mountain rides, travelling through the Roosevelt National Forest - it’s a beautiful, peaceful challenge.
Hard
18.0 km
519 m
2-3h
9.3 overall rating
Bend

Kent’s Trail

Another classic mountain bike trail of the Phil’s Trailhead complex, Kent’s trail can be ridden either as a climb or as a descent. It's easy to add this trail to your day at Phil's. We enjoy doing this as a mellow descent after a few loops of Whoops, or as a climb if you get bored of Ben’s.
Easy
10.2 km
4 m
1-1.5h
9 overall rating
Boulder

Marshall Mesa – Doudy Draw Loops

The Doudy Draw Loops ride along the base of the iconic Boulder Flatirons making it impossible not to stop and take a picture! This fun ride incorporates a bit of everything the area has to offer any Mountain Biker - a bit of a climb, stunning views, a bit of a cruise, and some fun and fast downhills - a must do when in the area!
Moderate
16.6 km
282 m
1.5-2.5h
9.3 overall rating
Boulder

Dirty Bismark – Marshall Mesa

Dirty Bismark is a cross-country rider’s paradise! It is a big loop just east of the Doudy Draw Loops and is a mostly smooth ride through the foot hills with great views of the iconic Boulder Flatirons.
Moderate
24.5 km
270 m
2-3h
9.5 overall rating
Boulder

Walker Ranch Loop

Walker Ranch Loop is breathtaking… in both sense of the word! The trail runs through some amazing terrain with breathtaking views around every corner. But, there are also breathtaking hill climbs that leave you, well, breathless!
Very Hard
12.6 km
444 m
2.5-3.5h
8.3 overall rating
Boulder

North Boulder Valley

North Boulder Valley is a fun cross-country trail perfect for ripping around on your gravel grinder or cross bike. We love it because it is pretty much accessible year-round, with few trees and lots of sun exposure it dries out fast and its quick to get to if you don’t have a lot of time!
Easy
15.0 km
113 m
1.5-2.5h

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