bikepacking
When mountain biking and camping intersect, amazing things can happen.
Simply put, bikepacking is the marriage of two trail-lovers’ favorite activities: mountain biking and camping.
Take the freedom of multi-day backcountry backpacking, and add the range and thrill of mountain biking to create one unforgettable adventure.
Bikepacking the San Juan Mountains around Durango gives you the flexibility to explore places less traveled via singletrack trails, gravel, and abandoned dirt roads, all while carrying only the most essential camp gear.
-Information courtesy of Bikepacking.com
Know Before You Go
links to resources
A guide to getting started with bikepacking, including the best bikes to use, necessary gear, and tips for long trips.
A wonderful guide to one of Colorado’s most gorgeous (as well as one of the longest and hardest) bikepacking routes
Get Outside
bikepacking trails
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Cascade Creek Trail
Cascade Creek follows along the western base of the mountain and often sees less traffic than other popular high-country trails in the area.
Coal Creek Trail
Coal Creek is a popular downhill bike route to the highway, accessed from Deer Creek Trail or Engineer Mountain Trail.
Colorado Trail System (High Country)
The iconic Colorado Trail stretches 500 miles from Denver to its terminus in Durango and is one of the state’s great recreational assets.
Colorado Trail System (Lower)
The iconic Colorado Trail stretches 500 miles from Denver to its terminus in Durango and is one of the state’s great recreational assets.
Deer Creek Trail
Deer Creek trail is a difficult, 4.6-mile trail that climbs steadily to meet Coal Creek, then Engineer Mountain Trail.
Engineer Mountain Trail
Engineer Mountain is a favorite hike or ride that is well marked and in close proximity to Durango, making it quite popular in the summertime.
Graysill Trail
Graysill Trail spurs from the Colorado Trail (at high country) to Cascade Creek Trail and gains/ascends 1,770 feet in 3 miles.
Hermosa Area Trail System
The Hermosa Creek trails connect you to a variety of high country routes from Jones Creek to Pinkerton or upper Hermosa to Bolam Pass or Hotel Draw.
La Plata Canyon Trail System
La Plata Canyon is in an area west of Durango with many mid country trail options.
Pass Creek Trail
Pass Trail is a great mountain bike ride or hike for most everyone, located near Engineer Mountain Trail.
Vallecito Lake Trail System
Vallecito Lake offers a variety of year-round trails just 40 minutes from Durango.
West Lime Creek
West Lime Creek Trail (FS #679) follows provides access to a variety of high-country trails, waterfalls, dispersed campsites and excellent views.
