MOUNTAIN BIKING DESTINATIONS
In-depth guides to the places worth the trip, and an Adventure Score for every US town: 0 to 100 for how much quality outdoor sport is close by.
IN-DEPTH GUIDES
Spots, seasons, travel and budget for mountain biking. Highest Adventure Score first.
EVERY PLACE
Every guide and every US place we score, highest Adventure Score first for mountain biking. Switch to “Guides first” to see the in-depth guides on top.
7,093 places
★ Guide98Moab
UT, US · Desert
Red rock adventure capital where world-class mountain biking, crack climbing, and desert canyon trails converge on the Colorado Plateau.
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 100
- Climbing 100
Known for: Moab Brand Trails, Corona Arch Trail, Moab
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Kings Beach
CA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 94
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Sand Harbor Boulder #1, Northstar at Tahoe Resort
- Scored town97
Kingsbury
NV, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Kayaking 89
Known for: Flume Trail, Village Wall, Emerald Bay
★ Guide96Park City
UT, US · Alpine
Utah ski and mountain bike mecca with year-round adventure near Salt Lake City.
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 95
Known for: Park City Trail Network, Park City Boulder Garden, Park City Mountain Resort
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★ Guide94Crested Butte
CO, US · Alpine
Colorado high country: famous for mountain biking, wildflower hikes, and extreme ski terrain.
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 71
Known for: Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park, Spice Rack, The, Crested Butte Mountain Resort
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★ Guide94Brevard
NC, US · Forest
Southern Appalachian town with waterfall hikes, technical mountain biking, and solid climbing nearby.
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 100
- Climbing 100
Known for: Dupont State Forest, Looking Glass Rock Trail, Looking Glass Rock
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Round Hill Village
NV, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Kayaking 89
Known for: Flume Trail, Lumberjack Boulder, Emerald Bay
- Scored town97
Cedar Flat
CA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Skiing 95
- Climbing 94
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Northstar at Tahoe Resort, Crystal Bay Boulder
- Scored town97
Stateline
NV, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Kayaking 89
Known for: Flume Trail, Zephyrs, The, Emerald Bay
- Scored town97
Dollar Point
CA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Skiing 95
- Climbing 94
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Northstar at Tahoe Resort, Sawtooth Ridge
- Scored town97
Zephyr Cove
NV, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Kayaking 89
Known for: Flume Trail, Spooner Crag, Emerald Bay
★ Guide93Sedona
AZ, US · Desert
Red rock desert trails carved through some of the most dramatic scenery on Earth.
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 100
- Climbing 100
Known for: Sedona Mountain Bike Trails, Bell Rock Trail, Beef Lord Spire
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★ Guide93Boulder
CO, US · Forest
A college town turned adventure mecca where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountain front range, delivering world-class climbing, trail running, and mountain biking minutes from a vibrant downtown.
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 96
Known for: Betasso Preserve, Flatirons, Flatirons Loop
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★ Guide93Zion National Park
UT, US · Desert
Towering sandstone walls, chain-assisted ridges, and canyon rivers to wade
- Mountain Biking 100
- Hiking 100
- Climbing 100
Known for: Gooseberry Mesa, The Narrows, Zion Canyon
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Incline Village
NV, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 89
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Sand Harbor, Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
- Scored town97
Truckee
CA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 90
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Tahoe Donner Boulder, Northstar at Tahoe Resort
- Scored town97
South Lake Tahoe
CA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 84
Known for: Tahoe Flume Trail, Central Gully, Heavenly Mountain Resort
- Scored town96
Tahoe Vista
CA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Skiing 93
- Kayaking 76
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Northstar at Tahoe Resort, Sand Harbor Kayaking
- Scored town96
Tahoma
CA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Kayaking 89
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Cave Boulder, The, Emerald Bay
- Scored town96
Sunnyside-Tahoe City
CA, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Skiing 96
- Kayaking 90
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley, Emerald Bay Kayaking
- Scored town92
East Basin
UT, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Skiing 91
- Climbing 80
Known for: Park City Trail Network, Park City Mountain Resort, Wasatch Back
- Scored town98
Crystal Bay
NV, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 90
Known for: Northstar Bike Park, Sand Harbor Boulder #2, Nevada Nordic
- Scored town95
Central
CO, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Hiking 80
Known for: Trestle Bike Park, Correction Crag, The, Flatirons Loop
- Scored town95
Winter Park
CO, US
- Mountain Biking 100
- Climbing 100
- Skiing 95
Known for: Trestle Bike Park, Berthoud Pass Summit, Winter Park Resort