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When the snow melts at Snowmass, biking becomes king of the mountain.
Whether you're flowing through buff singletrack, charging lift-served descents, or exploring miles of cross-country and enduro trails, Snowmass’ 90+ miles of biking trails run the full spectrum. The 25 miles of trails in the Snowmass Bike Park gives lift-served access to progression trails, jump lines, and downhill runs for every level.
Explore incredible singletrack throughout Snowmass and lift served trails at Snowmass Bike Park.
May - October, depending on snowfall
Snowmass is a pedal-powered paradise of impeccably maintained trails with easy access to rental gear, group and private lessons, and a palpable passion for the sport. Snowmass boasts more than 90 miles of lift-served and cross-country trails for all ages and abilities.
Snowmass Bike Park delivers nearly 3,000 vertical feet of purpose-built, feature-filled terrain, all served by the Elk Camp Gondola and Chairlift. Downhillers can lap lift-served trails that wind through sweeping alpine meadows and quiet aspen groves, with big mountain views at every turn. The variety is what makes it special: flowy berms, rollers, jumps, and technical descents sit alongside dedicated skill-building parks, so every ride offers something new.
It’s not just for experts either. Snowmass’s legendary terrain is welcoming to new and returning riders, who can build confidence on well-groomed green and blue trails at their own pace, with private and group lessons available for those looking to hone their skills.
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Yes. The Snowmass Bike Park provides lift-served riding for a wide range of abilities. From Base Village bikes can travel up by gondola and then Elk Camp Chairlift, reaching 11,325 feet. Beginners can find mellow trails and skill-building areas rather than immediately tackling advanced terrain. Expert riders can seek out steep, technical descents with roots, rocks, jumps and off-camber sections. Bike Park ticket information is available here.
Yes. Roaring Fork Cycling, based at the Snowmass Recreation Center, offers camps and clinics aimed at getting kids onto the trails. Skills instruction provides a more structured introduction than simply choosing a trail and setting off. For those who are ready to hit the trails, testing the waters with a ride on the Ditch Trail or Tom Blake Trail.
Access depends on the surface and trail. Class 1 e-bikes are permitted on paved trails such as Brush Creek Trailhead. E-bikes aren't permitted on the unpaved trails at Sky Mountain Park. E-bike access is available on select trails including Fanny Hill, Discovery, Village Bound, Luge, Thornton, and Dawdler. These e-bike trails cover approximately 8 miles.
Snowmass Sports and Four Mountain Sports are two options. Both provide convenient access to riding around the village.
Rules vary. Dogs are allowed on trails including the Ditch Trail, Tom Blake Trail, Discovery, and Village Bound. Dogs are strictly prohibited throughout Sky Mountain Park and in the Snowmass Bike Park.
The best time to mountain bike in Snowmass is generally summer through early fall. For the broadest lift-served access, aim for late June through early September; for cooler temperatures, fall colors, and quieter trails, late September into early October is excellent.
Cross-country riding combines climbing, traversing, and descending under your own power. Trails typically feature a mix of sustained climbs and natural descents, making endurance an important part of the experience. A good example is Rim Trail South, which climbs to a ridge before rolling through spruce, aspens, and scrub oak with broad valley views. For lift-served mountain biking at the Snowmass Bike Park, you put your bike on the lift rather than pedaling all the way up. From Base Village, you can load your bike at the base and eventually reach 11,325 feet by lift. The emphasis is on descending, so you can spend more of your day riding downhill laps. Terrain spans beginner trails and skill-building parks through advanced downhill runs featuring berms, jumps, drops, and other constructed features. Lift ticket purchase required for the Snowmass Bike Park.
