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SaveMorrison 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 Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often tight and twisty. Scenery includes ridgelines and creeks. Common trail features include jumps, drops and rock slabs. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Matthews Winters Park, Mount Falcon Park and Red Rock Park.
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- Mountain Bike
29 trails
- E-Bike
28 trails
- Gravel Bike
4 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Hike
38 trails
- Trail Running
38 trails
Region Details
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- 1
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 29, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 39
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 29
- Trails E-Bike
- 28
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 38
- Trails Trail Running
- 38
- Total Distance
- 30 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,728 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,967 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,879 ft
- Reports
- 819
- Photos
- 152
- Completed Counter
- 26,692
Sub Regions
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Matthews Winters Park
- 1
- 3
- 5
- 5
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Mount Falcon Park
- 4
- 4
- 4
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Red Rock Park
- 1
Popular Morrison Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 3.9 • 3,403 ft • 71 ft • 1,430 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 71 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 1,472 ft • 1,308 •
Hikers and equestrians at Mount Falcon Park have 1.7-mile Turkey Trot Trail all to themselves. The remaining 11 park miles are multi-use. The 2,000-foot elevation gain of the Castle Trail, a steep climb from the east, provides a...
• 75 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 365 ft • 1,256 •
One of the most technical trails in Jefferson County and in the Front Range in general. Expect large, angular, slabby rock that is poised to grab your front wheel and launch you off your bike. If starting this trail from the north and...
• 80 ★ 3.7 • 2 miles • 382 ft • 1,189 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 382 ft blue climb. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.6 • 1 mile • 282 ft • 1,082 •
Popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 282 ft green climb. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 2,614 ft • 73 ft • 1,018 •
A technical and rocky ride. As to be expected of any of the trails in the Dakota Ridge area, expect rocks, chunk, drops, jumps, and other "bike optimized" features. The bail out trail to the west makes for a great escape if you're in...
• 55 ★ 3.9 • 2,544 ft • 56 ft • 1,013 •
This trail sometimes assimilated into the Dakota Ridge trail, though it skips the most fun sections of Dakota Ridge. Despite that, it offers some challenging slick rock descents/climbs, loose dust and gravel, and tight corners. The...
Morrison Mountain Bike Routes
8 miles • 1,360 ft • 2 •
Blue/black, everything's rollable if you aren't sure. Lots of hikers typically on the red rocks trail. If...
7 miles • 1,188 ft • 8 • Loop •
Loop starting and ending at the Red Rocks Park lower north lot. Can be done in both directions. Technical...
11 miles • 1,377 ft • 8 • Loop •
10.7 mile loop with some a few challenging spots.
5 miles • 765 ft • 3 •
A nice quick loop in Matthews Winters for when you're short on time.
Photos of Morrison Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frcg | add | report | activity #107120981 | Nov 3, 2026 @ 6:28am 2 days |
| Kartd301 | vote | trail | activity #107067141 and 1 more | Nov 2, 2026 @ 6:54am 3 days |
| MongoDan | ridden | route | activity #107034428 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 1:21pm Nov 1, 2026 |
| Kartd301 | vote | trail | activity #106855472 | Oct 30, 2026 @ 4:54am Oct 30, 2026 |
| BogarEA | wishlist | route | activity #106568681 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 8:41am Oct 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Great trail, can't believe I've been avoiding... | Sep 15, 2026 @ 6:15pm Sep 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | probably closer to a black due to a really... | Aug 17, 2026 @ 2:48pm Aug 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | I recommend counter clockwise. There’s a... | Jul 24, 2026 @ 5:09am Jul 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very impressive build! So chunky yet all... | May 16, 2026 @ 8:59pm May 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | I love this trail. Steep technical rock... | Jan 30, 2026 @ 5:59pm Jan 30, 2026 |
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Epic Ride Climb 2k285 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge243 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge7 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k286 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge247 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge7 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 | 29 | 22 miles | 3,711 ft | 9 miles | 1,923 ft | #1,625 | #48 | 135 | 811 | 10 | 25,575 | |
| E-Bike | 28 | 22 miles | 3,593 ft | 9 miles | 1,923 ft | #4,502 | #73 | 3 | 809 | 1,000 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 1 mile | 43 ft | 1,332 ft | 1,516 ft | #3,306 | #75 | 59 | 68 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 23 ft | 1,214 ft | 1,460 ft | #6,389 | #89 | 59 | ||||
| Hike | 38 | 30 miles | 4,721 ft | 12 miles | 1,969 ft | #2,690 | #71 | 14 | 807 | 4,579 | ||
| Trail Running | 38 | 30 miles | 4,721 ft | 12 miles | 1,969 ft | #4,935 | #89 | 807 | 1 | 1,569 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Morrison?
Morrison has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Morrison?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Morrison are:
- Dakota Ridge (4.3/5)
- Dakota Ridge Trail (4.2/5)
- Zorro (4.2/5)
- Two Dog (4.1/5)
- Red Rocks Trail (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Morrison?
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What is the longest trail in Morrison?
The longest trail in Morrison is Castle at 2.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Morrison?
The best hiking trails in Morrison are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Morrison?
The best trail running trails in Morrison are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Morrison?
Morrison has a total of 39 trails. Of those, 29 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Morrison to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Morrison?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Morrison is Castle with 1,472 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Morrison?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Morrison is Dakota Ridge with 611 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Morrison?
Morrison supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Morrison?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Morrison is Castle with an average grade of 10.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Morrison?
The overall region status for Morrison is Clear / Green. Out of 35 trails:
- Clear / Green: 34
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Morrison?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Morrison:
- Dry: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Morrison?
Yes, Morrison supports e-bike riding. There are 28 trails in Morrison 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 Morrison?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Morrison are: View all mountain biking routes in Morrison.
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What is the highest summit in Morrison?
The highest summit in Morrison is Lone Peak at 8,261 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Morrison?
The most popular Strava segments in Morrison are:
- Falcon Start through twisties (10,764 athletes)
- Falcon Up - The Switchbacks (10,750 athletes)
- Castle Trail-Lot to overlook before Turkey Trot (10,130 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Morrison?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Morrison. View all adaptive trails in Morrison for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Morrison?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Morrison are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Morrison?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Morrison are:
- Village Ride (3.9/5)
- Castle (Upper) (3.6/5)
- Red Rocks Connector (5/5)
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