Mountain Biking Oil Well Flats
Each year, thousands of people flock to Colorado to mountain bike in the summertime, fall and spring. Whether it be steep downhill runs accessed by chair lifts at ski resorts, or more family-friendly riding on the Front Range, mountain biking in Colorado has a little something for everyone.
One of the best things about visiting Cañon City, CO is the diverse outdoor activities available in the area. From whitewater rafting on the world-famous Arkansas River to the historical exhibits at Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, there is no shortage of adventuring in Colorado’s Front Range mountains.
No matter if you’re looking for extreme trails or family-friendly options, there is a ton of great mountain biking in Cañon City.
Does Canon City Have Good Mountain Biking Trails?
Due to ongoing hard work and cooperation between Fremont Adventure Recreation, the City of Cañon City, and the Bureau of Land Management, along with the unique geology and topography of Cañon City, the region offers some incredible mountain biking trails. Situated in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Cañon City has both high-desert trails with mellow cruising and mountainous terrain with steep climbs and descents. Simply choose which trails are best suited for your needs.
From the incredible expanses of the Royal Gorge to the immensely popular trail network in Oil Well Flats, Cañon City’s Mountain bike trail network will keep you entertained. With a great mix of beautiful scenery and heart-pumping action, mountain biking in Cañon City is exactly what you need to escape the rigors of everyday life.
What is the Oil Well Flats Trail Like?
Oil Well Flats is one of the more established mountain bike trail network in Cañon City, but has recently gained popularity with locals and visitors alike. The trail network in Oil Well Flats follows both easy dirt roads and more challenging single-track options.
When it first opened, Oil Well Flats mountain biking included about 10-miles of trails. Today, the trail network at Oil Well Flats has expanded to around 15 miles that cover unique terrain only found in Colorado’s Front Range.
Oil Well Flats mountain biking features novice trails that intermingle with more challenging options. As such, you can pick and choose what type of challenge you are up for each day. Even better, with great signage, Oil Well Flats is extremely easy to navigate.
All things considered, Oil Well Flats mountain biking is a great option for your skills as a rider while you work your way into more challenging terrain. Noteworthy trails include both Fracture and Island in the Sky.
Royal Gorge Rim Trail
Oil Well Flats is one of the more established mountain bike trail network in Cañon City, but has recently gained popularity with locals and visitors alike. The trail network in Oil Well Flats follows both easy dirt roads and more challenging single-track options.
When it first opened, Oil Well Flats mountain biking included about 10-miles of trails. Today, the trail network at Oil Well Flats has expanded to around 15 miles that cover unique terrain only found in Colorado’s Front Range.
Oil Well Flats mountain biking features novice trails that intermingle with more challenging options. As such, you can pick and choose what type of challenge you are up for each day. Even better, with great signage, Oil Well Flats is extremely easy to navigate.
All things considered, Oil Well Flats mountain biking is a great option for your skills as a rider while you work your way into more challenging terrain. Noteworthy trails include both Fracture and Island in the Sky.
Are the trails open year round?
Yes, the Royal Gorge Region has a mild climate making our trails accessible all year so long as recent weather hasn’t cause the trails to be muddy or snowy. However, please be kind to our trails! Never ride muddy, wet, or slushy trails. Cañon City is a small community with limited volunteer resources. Riding in the mud severely damages trails requiring a tremendous amount of time for them to recover.
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Whether you’re visiting Canon City specifically for mountain biking or looking for something else to do while on a rafting trip, there are great riding options for you.
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