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SaveAZTEC’S MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS RANKED AMONG THE FOUR CORNERS’ BEST
For the truly adventurous, there is no greater thrill than mountain biking in Aztec’s high desert terrain. These landscapes offer technical slickrock, rocky elevation climbs and tumbling downhills, some of the finest single-track trails in the Southwest.
Aztec offers a wonderful variety of mountain bike trails, but the two stand apart.
At the forefront is the Alien Run, a BLM-protected pro-level bike park of one-direction, 5-, 12- and 19-mile loops set amongst piñon- and juniper-punctuated canyons and massive sandstone outcroppings.
The other must-try is the Mountain View Trails, a 12-mile trail park engineered especially for beginner-to-intermediate skill levels.
For the truly adventurous, there is no greater thrill than mountain biking in Aztec’s high desert terrain. These landscapes offer technical slickrock, rocky elevation climbs and tumbling downhills, some of the finest single-track trails in the Southwest.
Aztec offers a wonderful variety of mountain bike trails, but the two stand apart.
At the forefront is the Alien Run, a BLM-protected pro-level bike park of one-direction, 5-, 12- and 19-mile loops set amongst piñon- and juniper-punctuated canyons and massive sandstone outcroppings.
The other must-try is the Mountain View Trails, a 12-mile trail park engineered especially for beginner-to-intermediate skill levels.
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- Mountain Bike
37 trails
- E-Bike
21 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Horse
58 trails
- Hike
45 trails
- Trail Running
47 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
15 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
10 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 3
- 5
- 14
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Dec 20, 2025
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 83
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 37
- Trails E-Bike
- 21
- Trails Horse
- 58
- Trails Hike
- 45
- Trails Trail Running
- 47
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 15
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 10
- Total Distance
- 189 miles
- Total Descent
- 16,605 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,378 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,927 ft
- Reports
- 205
- Photos
- 89
- Ridden Counter
- 3,726
Sub Regions
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Alien Run
- 1
- 5
- 1
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Aztec Area BLM Moto Trails
- 1
- 4
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Mountain View
- 3
- 4
Popular Aztec Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 9 miles • 667 ft • 696 •
This trail is in Hart Canyon, at the site of a supposed UFO crash from back in the 40's. This is a ten mile one-way loop that takes you in and out of the Juniper trees, and along the slick rock shelves of the canyon. At the Eastern end...
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4,770 ft • 30 ft • 580 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 30 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.4 • 7 miles • 938 ft • 512 •
is an extension of the Alien Trail loop, the two of which combined equal a 16-mile ride. Due to the length of the combined loops and the endurance required for this trail (it's an unrelenting intermediate trail without much variation),...
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 2,546 ft • 19 ft • 293 •
This trail is in Hart Canyon, at the site of a supposed UFO crash from back in the 40's. This is a five mile one-way loop that takes you in and out of the Juniper trees, and along the slick rock shelves of the canyon. Taking this...
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 160 ft • 90 •
Across the canyon from Alien Run, this is the west section of a 7 mile loop rolls with very smooth single track. Great views are abound here, showcasing the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. This trail is very well marked...
Aztec Mountain Bike Routes
Alien Run Super Loop Featured
16 miles • 1,127 ft • 2 • Loop •
The Super Loop combines the and trails. It has a fair amount of climbing and descending and provides a...
3 miles • 94 ft • 3 • Loop •
Lace up for one of the Four Corners’ most spirited running events! The Aztec Santa Dash 5K & 10K Run...
35 miles • 2,969 ft • 5 •
MIx of Single tracks and dirt roads will make the 55 mile course great for advance riders. 20+ Miles of...
Photos of Aztec Mountain Bike
Videos of Aztec Mountain Bike
trail: Alien Run
0:09 |
56 |
Oct 24, 2021
trail: Alien Run Loop
0:09 |
116 |
Oct 24, 2021
trail: Alien Run Loop
0:49 |
267 |
Dec 10, 2018
trail: Alien Run Loop
0:54 |
108 |
Feb 7, 2018
trail: Mountain View West
6:56 |
262 |
Feb 2, 2014
trail: Alien Run Loop
42:23 |
84 |
Feb 6, 2026 , Aztec
youtuber
![Alien Run Loop]()
trail: Alien Run Loop
10:28 |
280 |
Feb 7, 2024 , Aztec
trail: Alien Run Loop
9:16 |
751 |
May 26, 2019 , Aztec
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alien Run Loop | Dec 20, 2025 @ 1:21pm (America/Denver) Dec 20, 2025 | Variable | rustypharaoh | ||
| Mountain View South | Feb 28, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/Denver) Feb 28, 2026 | Dry | CHRISJAWORSKY5qR | ||
| MV East Cutoff | Feb 28, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/Denver) Feb 28, 2026 | Dry | CHRISJAWORSKY5qR | ||
| Mountain View East | Feb 28, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/Denver) Feb 28, 2026 | Dry | CHRISJAWORSKY5qR | ||
| Outer Limits | Feb 28, 2026 @ 10:13pm (America/Denver) Feb 28, 2026 | Dry | Mrtrickdk | ||
| Alien Run | Feb 8, 2026 @ 3:18pm (America/Denver) Feb 8, 2026 | Dry | HisHolyDudenurse | ||
| MV West Cutoff | Feb 1, 2026 @ 1:13pm (America/Denver) Feb 1, 2026 | Variable | BradChipman FAST | ||
| Area 51 | Feb 28, 2025 @ 10:36pm Feb 28, 2025 | Ideal | EliMfgFs4 | ||
| The Black Hole | Feb 7, 2025 @ 7:50pm Feb 7, 2025 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Parking Area Outline | Feb 7, 2025 @ 7:50pm Feb 7, 2025 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirBike6 | wishlist | region | activity #95793754 | May 29, 2026 @ 12:02pm May 29, 2026 |
| chelito12 | wishlist | route | activity #95581342 | May 26, 2026 @ 12:01pm May 26, 2026 |
| espanser | wishlist | trail | activity #94203570 | May 7, 2026 @ 1:13am May 7, 2026 |
| ogston | ridden | route | activity #93710009 | Apr 30, 2026 @ 7:00am Apr 30, 2026 |
| czadagoat | wishlist | route | activity #93595746 | Apr 28, 2026 @ 11:39am Apr 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Super bad mud !! | Jan 7, 2026 @ 3:17pm Jan 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | good info! In the future you can put this as... | Dec 16, 2025 @ 11:10am Dec 16, 2025 | ||
| trail | Just did this and it was very muddy. West... | Dec 14, 2025 @ 2:45pm Dec 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | Stopped here passing through while headed... | Apr 16, 2025 @ 12:35pm Apr 16, 2025 | ||
| trail | It’s a dirt bike trail. And a really good... | Nov 26, 2024 @ 8:19am Nov 26, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails69 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k6 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge11 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k6 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge11 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec Motocross Track | skill park | Aztec |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 37 | 78 miles | 7,470 ft | 30 miles | 1,257 ft | #2,877 | #1,017 | 90 | 205 | 15 | 5,239 | |
| E-Bike | 21 | 55 miles | 5,433 ft | 23 miles | 860 ft | #3,081 | #1,125 | 149 | 2 | 285 | ||
| Horse | 58 | 139 miles | 12,264 ft | 55 miles | 1,378 ft | #224 | #425 | 30 | 6 | |||
| Hike | 45 | 96 miles | 9,140 ft | 36 miles | 1,365 ft | #3,113 | #1,115 | 204 | 7 | 183 | ||
| Trail Running | 47 | 118 miles | 10,154 ft | 42 miles | 1,365 ft | #1,974 | #640 | 204 | 8 | 50 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 15 | 52 miles | 4,728 ft | 21 miles | 1,362 ft | #654 | #225 | 30 | 1 | 47 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 10 | 36 miles | 3,330 ft | 15 miles | 860 ft | #602 | #234 | 29 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Aztec
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What are the best places to ride in Aztec?
Aztec has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Aztec?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Aztec are:
- The Black Hole (4.2/5)
- Area 51 Connector (4.1/5)
- Alien Run Shortcut (4.1/5)
- Big Apple (4.1/5)
- Mountain View West (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Aztec?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Aztec are:
- May (57 activities)
- October (48 activities)
- April (44 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Aztec?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Aztec. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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