​ Colorado is a premier cycling destination, due to its alpine views, variety of terrain, soaring elevation and challenging altitude.

High-Desert Biking in Eagle

High-Desert Biking in Eagle is situated less than an hour from Aspen, Eagle is a high-desert town, which means extended biking season and trails that are open until mid-December.

Over 100 miles of single-track mountain biking trails and paved recreational trails are accessible.

Riders can start on beginner trails like the Haymaker and then advance to the technical Mike's

Night Out and Pool Ice Rink Descent, which offers views to Red Canyon and New York Mountain.

www.mountainbikeeagle.com

www.rideeagle.com/mountain-biking-trails/haymeadow-trail

Maroon Creek Road in Aspen

Maroon Creek Road in Aspen is an eight-mile road ride that offers cyclists views of the Maroon Bells, two 14,000-foot peaks striped with snow year-round.

The trek takes cyclists on a 22 mile round-trip through a moderately difficult ride with views.

From September, the Aspen leaves dotted across the landscape turn a fiery gold as fall takes hold, enhancing the colourful views further.

Monarch Crest Trail

Because of its diverse ecosystem in Salida, cyclists can ride the singletrack of the

Monarch Crest Trail in Salida in the middle of winter or during the heat of summer

From the Monarch Crest trailhead riders will encounter singletrack, doubletrack, fire road, smooth and packed trails, rocky and loose trails.

The 14-mile Monarch Crest Trail can be combined with part of the Continental Divide Trail, the Silver Creek Trail and Rainbow Trail, totalling over 30 miles.

www.mtbproject.com/trail/3671983/monarch-crest-imba-epic

Useful links

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