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SaveCanyon trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Horseback. Popular destinations include Palo Duro Canyon State Park and Canyon Trails at Buffalo Hill.
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- Mountain Bike
63 trails
- E-Bike
52 trails
- Gravel Bike
11 trails
- Horse
5 trails
- Hike
64 trails
- Trail Running
64 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 19, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 70
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 63
- Trails E-Bike
- 52
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 64
- Trails Trail Running
- 64
- Total Distance
- 56 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,742 ft
- Total Vertical
- 872 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,605 ft
- Reports
- 402
- Photos
- 205
- Completed Counter
- 11,575
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Canyon Trails at Buffalo Hill
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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Popular Canyon Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 3 miles • 338 ft • 669 •
This is one of the most scenic trails in the park with good challenges including some steep but short climbs, exposure, drops, and great flow. Very picturesque and one of the best trails in Palo Duro Canyon.
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 23 ft • 616 •
Easy trail along the river. There is an old Cowboy Dugout that you can see how Cowboys lived a hundred years ago.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 656 ft • 11 ft • 604 •
Use this spur to bypass some pretty challenging drops/climbs
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 633 ft • 2 ft • 525 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 2 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 68 ft • 509 •
The outer loop of Capitol Peak trail is a mountain biking only trail. There are sections of technical riding but should be able to be ridden by any intermediate rider.
• 85 ★ 4.2 • 3 miles • 435 ft • 499 •
So, you want to ride the full length of the canyon and maybe skip some of the crowds? Great, the Comanches have you covered!! The first section, , starts at the Mack Dick Group Pavillon. It's a gentle start--a pedal across the canyon...
• 60 ★ 3.9 • 3 miles • 351 ft • 432 •
This is the most used trail in the entire park system and is frequently very busy with hikers, horses, and bikers. It is a nice trail with lots of drops and jumps with easy ride arounds for those whose skills may not be refined. This is...
• 85 ★ 4.9 • 3 miles • 233 ft • 402 •
Excellent trail best ridden north to south for the best flow. There are some jumps and drops in places with great scenery and some short but steep punchy climbs. A few technical sections that are easily maneuvered or walked for those...
Canyon Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 486 ft • 3 • Loop •
A beginner-friendly loop in Palo Duro Canyon State Park using wide, well-maintained trails. Minimal...
17 miles • 1,192 ft • 8 •
Best attempt at recreating based on the official 2025 map...
8 miles • 406 ft • 5 •
Best guess for what the 24 Hour in the Canyon Race route is.
13 miles • 712 ft • 3 •
Lap 1 and 2 for the 2022 palo duro marathon course. There's been no official posting of the route file...
16 miles • 1,343 ft • 8 • Loop •
Palo Duro Marathon 2023. Nov 11. Laps 1 and 2 (3rd lap will take a left at the 2way section onto GSL)
Photos of Canyon Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| KarieOQ3RDB | add | event | activity #104344945 | Sep 22, 2026 @ 5:35am Sep 22, 2026 |
| jrich1125 | wishlist | route | activity #104222327 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:14am Sep 20, 2026 |
| Pmartone | wishlist | route | activity #103252376 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 5:44am Sep 7, 2026 |
| NicholasJWjkoN | wishlist | route | activity #103001415 | Sep 3, 2026 @ 8:06pm Sep 3, 2026 |
| keithjohnson58 | wishlist | route | activity #101816296 | Aug 18, 2026 @ 7:35pm Aug 18, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This trail is worth a look. Fun terrain, good... | Jul 16, 2026 @ 7:42pm Jul 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | Coming from lighthouse, the first half is... | Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:03am Apr 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Rode Jan 2026. Trails dry and riding well. | Jan 19, 2026 @ 10:26am Jan 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | I haven’t ridden this trail yet, but: Best.... | Oct 6, 2025 @ 8:58pm Oct 6, 2025 | ||
| trail | Trail is in good condition. Pretty decent... | Apr 12, 2025 @ 6:43pm Apr 12, 2025 |
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k9 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge11 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k9 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge11 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 63 | 50 miles | 3,481 ft | 13 miles | 840 ft | #1,812 | #675 | 196 | 402 | 9 | 8,090 | |
| E-Bike | 52 | 44 miles | 3,274 ft | 12 miles | 715 ft | #3,500 | #1,226 | 398 | 168 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 9 miles | 430 ft | 2 miles | 610 ft | #3,098 | #1,100 | 3 | 8 | |||
| Horse | 5 | 10 miles | 673 ft | 3 miles | 449 ft | #2,871 | #1,513 | 69 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 64 | 51 miles | 3,353 ft | 12 miles | 840 ft | #1,156 | #517 | 9 | 394 | 747 | ||
| Trail Running | 64 | 51 miles | 3,353 ft | 12 miles | 840 ft | #4,407 | #1,342 | 393 | 114 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Canyon?
Canyon has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Canyon?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Canyon are:
- Juniper/Cliffside Trail (4.4/5)
- Capitol Peak Trail (inner loop) (4.4/5)
- Paseo del Rio (4.3/5)
- Rock Garden (4.3/5)
- Lower Comanche (Blue) (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Canyon?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Canyon. The most popular parking spots are:
- GSL Trailhead Parking
- Mack Dick Pavilion Parking
- Trailhead Parking
- Canyon Trails at Buffalo Hill Parking
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What is the longest trail in Canyon?
The longest trail in Canyon is Upper Comanche at 3.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Canyon?
The best hiking trails in Canyon are:
- Rock Garden
- Lighthouse Trail
- Lighthouse Easy Way Spur
- Lighthouse Alternate Spur 2
- Givens, Spicer and Lowry Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Canyon?
The best trail running trails in Canyon are:
- Lighthouse Easy Way Spur
- Lighthouse Alternate Spur 2
- Lighthouse Trail
- Lighthouse Alternate Spur
- Paseo del Rio Alternatate Spur
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How many trails are in Canyon?
Canyon has a total of 70 trails. Of those, 63 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Canyon to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Canyon?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Canyon is Rock Garden with 816 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Canyon?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Canyon is Upper Comanche with 425 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Canyon?
Canyon supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Canyon?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Canyon is Rock Garden with an average grade of 4.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Canyon?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Canyon are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Canyon?
Out of 48 trails:
- Clear / Green: 40
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Canyon?
Yes, Canyon supports e-bike riding. There are 52 trails in Canyon that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Canyon?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Canyon are:
- Palo Duro Canyon – Easy Loop
- TMBRA - Palo Duro Mountain Bike Marathon
- 24 Hours in the Canyon Estimated Route
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What is the highest summit in Canyon?
The highest summit in Canyon is Chalk Hill at 4,016 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Canyon?
The most popular Strava segments in Canyon are:
- GSL ==//> Cap (4,481 athletes)
- The Downside (3,807 athletes)
- Lower Lighthouse (down) (3,656 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Canyon?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Canyon. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Canyon.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Canyon?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Canyon are:
- Lighthouse Easy Way Spur
- Juniper/Cliffside Trail
- Paseo del Rio
- Lower Comanche (Blue)
- Little Fox Canyon Loop
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Canyon?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Canyon are:
- Lighthouse Easy Way Spur (5/5)
- Paseo del Rio (4.8/5)
- Little Fox Canyon Loop (5/5)
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