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Best hiking trails in USA

Mountain Biking Trails in United States

Where to Hike in United States

Activities 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 Route Guide

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) Route Guide

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
9.3 overall rating
Boulder

Betasso Preserve Route Guide

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 Route Guide

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 Route Guide

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
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Boulder

East Mag Dot Trails Route Guide

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 Route Guide

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 Route Guide

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 Route Guide

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 overall rating
Bend

Ben’s Trail Route Guide

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 Route Guide

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 Route Guide

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 Route Guide

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 Route Guide

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 Route Guide

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

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