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SaveCortez 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, Adaptive Biking, Horseback and E-Biking. Scenery includes historic sites, views and desert terrain. Common trail features include berms, rock slabs and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Phil's World, Hawkins Preserve and Phil's North.
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- Mountain Bike
51 trails
- E-Bike
2 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Horse
3 trails
- Hike
66 trails
- Trail Running
66 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
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- 1
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- 31
- 7
Region Status
Open as of 7 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 66
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 51
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 66
- Trails Trail Running
- 66
- Total Distance
- 87 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,580 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,418 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,861 ft
- Reports
- 1,548
- Photos
- 174
- Completed Counter
- 41,910
Articles
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Sub Regions
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Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
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Geer Natural Area
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Phil's North
- 6
- 2
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Phil's World
- 9
- 18
- 1
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Sand Canyon Trails
- 3
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Popular Cortez Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 4,163 ft • 6 ft • 3,664 •
All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 3,799 ft • 38 ft • 3,616 •
Super fun jump line of a sort utilizing the natural terrain. Don't eat 'em! All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 3,911 ft • 116 ft • 3,607 •
All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 302 ft • 3,399 •
Starting trail for Phils world. Keep left, 1 way. All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 161 ft • 3,279 •
All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).
• 90 ★ 4.1 • 4 miles • 347 ft • 2,596 •
Nice flowing directional trail. Typical of the area, with some cool rock ledge sections and embedded rock. All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 5 miles • 507 ft • 1,773 •
Trail begins with a casual climb, leading to a mile or so of fantastic downhill swales. All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).
• 80 ★ 3.8 • 5 miles • 578 ft • 1,187 •
Ledges loop is a bit more techy than most of the trails. Some of the sections ride a long a ledge with some slab type rock which is pretty cool. Some of the trail has loose rock sections but for the most part it is pretty smooth...
Cortez Mountain Bike Routes
Bambi Test Route Featured
3 miles • 326 ft • 2 • Loop •
★ 5.0 • 26 miles • 1,516 ft • 7 •
Phil's World is known for two words, RIB CAGE! The most prominent feature of the area, Rib Cage is fast...
★ 3.0 • 18 miles • 1,627 ft • 10 • Loop •
The Phil's World trail system is defined by its hardpacked roller coaster-esque singletrack playfully...
★ 1.0 • 6 miles • 551 ft • 3 • Loop •
This route starts at the parking area and climbs up the canyons on "Coco Race". (Medium level of cardio,...
★ 3.2 • 10 miles • 708 ft • 0 • Loop •
Fun (shorter) loop, cutting off at the Ledges connector to the rib cage. Well maintained singletrack that...
★ 1.0 • 9 miles • 632 ft • 0 •
Nine plus miles of one-way single track. Steep climbs and descents, tight switchbacks and bermed corners...
Photos of Cortez Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Canal Loop | Oct 10, 2026 @ 7:58pm (America/Denver) 7 hours | Dry | ultrarunnergirl | ||
| Lemon Head | Oct 2, 2026 @ 10:39am (America/Denver) Oct 2, 2026 | Wet | darcylabq | ||
| DRB ESB | Aug 21, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Denver) Aug 21, 2026 | Ideal | Trailridersmn | ||
| Here For More | Aug 21, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Denver) Aug 21, 2026 | Ideal | Trailridersmn | ||
| Ebb and Flow | Aug 21, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Denver) Aug 21, 2026 | Ideal | Trailridersmn | ||
| Rib Cage | Aug 21, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Denver) Aug 21, 2026 | Ideal | Trailridersmn | ||
| Ledges Loop | Aug 21, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Denver) Aug 21, 2026 | Ideal | Trailridersmn | ||
| Abajo | Aug 21, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Denver) Aug 21, 2026 | Ideal | Trailridersmn | ||
| Coco Race | Aug 21, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Denver) Aug 21, 2026 | Ideal | Trailridersmn | ||
| Bob's Loop | Aug 18, 2026 @ 5:36pm (America/Denver) Aug 18, 2026 | Very Dry | ErinKuhlmano83 SWCCA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| ultrarunnergirl | add | report | activity #105648958 | Oct 10, 2026 @ 6:58pm 7 hours |
| Lmacke | wishlist | region | activity #105573588 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 9:57pm 1 day |
| jonessk | wishlist | route | activity #105546228 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 12:03pm 2 days |
| schavez19 | ridden | trail | activity #105424364 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 12:44pm Oct 7, 2026 |
| Pinch1 | wishlist | route | activity #105313753 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 7:36pm Oct 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Phil’s already has tons flow and air time... | Sep 6, 2026 @ 4:22pm Sep 6, 2026 | ||
| report | Great trails | Jun 2, 2026 @ 6:29pm Jun 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Kind of a weird one in my opinion, 2 super... | Mar 29, 2026 @ 11:38am Mar 29, 2026 | ||
| report | Feb 4th, 26; mostly dry with a few damp... | Feb 4, 2026 @ 12:54pm Feb 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Checked out Phil’s today 1/29 to find out it... | Jan 29, 2026 @ 8:50pm Jan 29, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails1,136 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k45 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge62 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k41 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge63 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 | 51 | 82 miles | 7,877 ft | 30 miles | 1,417 ft | #747 | #25 | 170 | 1,547 | 9 | 18,398 | |
| E-Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 46 ft | 3,343 ft | 666 ft | #9,413 | #109 | 1 | 1,358 | 328 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 2 miles | 148 ft | 1 mile | 427 ft | #284 | #149 | 14 | 47 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 2 miles | 105 ft | 1 mile | 666 ft | #5,956 | #85 | 8 | ||||
| Horse | 3 | 8 miles | 305 ft | 2 miles | 1,411 ft | #2,155 | #66 | 211 | 15 | |||
| Hike | 66 | 87 miles | 8,579 ft | 33 miles | 1,417 ft | #3,061 | #75 | 2 | 1,547 | 18 | 808 | |
| Trail Running | 66 | 87 miles | 8,579 ft | 33 miles | 1,417 ft | #2,874 | #65 | 1,547 | 18 | 672 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cortez?
Cortez has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cortez?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cortez are:
- Rib Cage (4.5/5)
- Sand Canyon (4.3/5)
- DRB ESB (4.3/5)
- Seldom Seen (4.2/5)
- Ebb and Flow (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Cortez?
There are 14 parking locations listed in Cortez. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Cortez?
The longest trail in Cortez is Sand Canyon at 6.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cortez?
The best hiking trails in Cortez are:
- Sand Canyon Pueblo
- Painted Hand Trail
- Painted Hand Trail
- Cutthroat Tower Trail
- Huckleberry Springs Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Cortez?
The best trail running trails in Cortez are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Cortez?
Cortez has a total of 66 trails. Of those, 51 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cortez to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cortez?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cortez is Sand Canyon with 1,623 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cortez?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cortez is Ledges Loop with 566 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cortez?
Cortez supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Cortez?
The following bike services are available in Cortez:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cortez?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cortez is Sand Canyon with an average grade of 4.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Cortez?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Cortez. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Cortez?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Cortez are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Cortez?
Out of 52 trails:
- Clear / Green: 49
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
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What are the trail conditions in Cortez?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Cortez:
- Wet: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Cortez?
Yes, Cortez supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. 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 Cortez?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cortez are: View all mountain biking routes in Cortez.
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What is the highest summit in Cortez?
The highest summit in Cortez is Ute Peak / Wisuv Káruv at 9,967 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Cortez?
There are 3 notable sights in Cortez. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Cortez.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cortez?
The most popular Strava segments in Cortez are:
- Stone Axe (10,418 athletes)
- Last Climb (7,365 athletes)
- Coco Race Climb (6,708 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Cortez?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Cortez. View all adaptive trails in Cortez for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Cortez?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Cortez directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cortez?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cortez are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cortez?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cortez are:
- Bypass (4/5)
- Short n Sweet (3/5)
- Highline Loop (4/5)
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